Cable Bracing

Publications

• BS3998: 1989 - Recommendations for Tree Work. British Standard. Includes a section for bracing specification.

Publication Extracts (books, handbooks & bulletins)

• Artificial systems for restraint or support. Chapter 6.5. Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management by David Lonsdale. ISBN 0 11 753355 6. Book. Forestry Commission/DETR. The Stationary Office.
• Bracing.  Pages 333-339.  Modern Arboriculture by Alex Shigo.  Book. ISBN 0-943563-09-7.
• Bracing and Bolting. Page 81-88. The Arboriculturists Companion by N. James. ISBN 0-631-16774-9.
• Tree Bracing. Article describing usage & benefits of the Cobra system and one other non-invasive cabling system. ISA Arborist News. August 2000, Vol 9, No:4

Web Sites

• British Standards Institution.
• ISA Information page for COBRA cable bracing.

AIE Links

• Main Subject Index

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