COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH

Founding Partner
At TCIA, we believe that understanding our industry’s past is essential to shaping where it goes next. Supporting The Arborist gave us an opportunity to preserve the stories of the pioneers, innovators and everyday professionals who built modern arboriculture, while celebrating the passion, ingenuity and commitment to safety that continue to define our industry. We hope this documentary inspires both current and future generations of tree care professionals to take pride in their work and the community they're part of.
Jon Gerstenberger - TCIA
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Founding Partner
“Arboriculture has changed enormously over the years — not just in the way we climb and work, but in the way we run our businesses and think about the profession as a whole. The Arborist captures the people, ideas and innovations that helped drive that change. Understanding where this industry has come from gives us a much clearer idea of where it can go next.”
Saby Sattler - Director of Sales, ArboStar
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Series Partner
“For me, the history of arboriculture has always felt quite segmented. This series brings those different stories, people and moments together in one place — and that’s what makes it so valuable.”
Casey Selner - ARBSESSION
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Chapter Partner
We wanted to support The Arborist because the knowledge and experience within this industry deserve to be shared. Working alongside arborists, we see the care, skill and practical thinking that go into their work every day. Becoming a Chapter Partner was our way of helping preserve that knowledge, recognise the people behind the profession and encourage those who will carry it forward.
Kerry Taylor - Director
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Chapter Partner
Being a part of this documentary was really important to us. It tells the story of how this profession came to life, how it evolved, and how it has grown into the industry we know today. The ropes, the gear and the community are all driven by innovation and curiosity. And that is what makes this industry so alive. "The Arborist" captured our past so we can focus on shaping the future."
Patrick Johrendt, Head of Productmanagement
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Chapter Partner
When I was first asked if I wanted to partner with The Arborist, my initial thought was, what’s in it for us as a brand? But that question lasted only a few minutes. Once I realised what the project was truly about, I completely got it. What really made me want to get Först involved, though, was knowing that the visual quality of the series would match the depth of its content. Having worked with Sim and Phil before and seen their work, I knew exactly what to expect.

When I got a preview, I knew we had made the right decision. The considered shots, the choice of subjects, and the story being told visually—not just in words, all made perfect sense. As a brand, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to be present in this industry, and supporting a project like this felt like an obvious choice.

We can’t wait to see the journey this series goes on, and we’re excited to be a part of it.
Ben Hennesy - Först Global
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Chapter Partner
We wanted to support The Arborist because it captures the curiosity, ingenuity and shared knowledge that have shaped modern tree climbing. Progress comes from listening to climbers, understanding how they work and developing ideas together. Becoming a Chapter Partner was a way to celebrate that collaboration and help pass its lessons on to the next generation of arborists.
- Petzl
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.
Chapter Partner
We wanted to support The Arborist because it celebrates the people who drive the industry forward. As we develop tools for tree care professionals, understanding their work, challenges and ideas matters to us. Becoming a Chapter Partner was an opportunity to help share their stories and recognise the skill and innovation shaping the future of arboriculture.
- Milwaukee
Supporting the preservation of arboricultural history through high-impact visual storytelling and documentation.

The Story Behind Modern Arboriculture

The Arborist - Innovators and influencers is a 7 part documentary series exploring the people , ideas and innovations that helped shape modern day arboriculture.

Filmed over 3.5 years across the UK, Europe and America , the series brings together pioneering arborists, engineers, manufacturers and educators whose work transformed how trees are climbed , managed and cared for today.

Through personal stories , archival material and footage captured inside the industry, the Arborist documents a fragment of arboricultural history while celebrating ingenuity, determination and shared knowledge that continue to move the profession forward!

The Arborist Documentary team at Deutsche Baumpflegetage.

Our Journey to launch Begins

"Its Not merely looking back at history its about asking the question, How did we get here?"

Podcast - Documentary Beginnings

'An idea to bring the largest historical documentary to Arboriculture"

This story dives deep into the history, the challenges, and the journey of our industry- where its been and where it's heading. A 7 part documentary highlighting major changes that have influenced the way we work today.