VTclimber
ArboristSite Member
Even though I'm new, I can still hold my own. I'm small, 5'6" and around 110 lbs, but I can carry/drag just about anything any of the guys I work with can, and I can climb pretty quickly because I weigh less. The biggest reason I could imagine that more women don't get into the tree industry is that most women don't like to be outside in the elements all the time. Personally I love being outside, it makes the day so much better. I am one of two females at my office in Springfield, and a third departed from our office last year to move closer to her boyfriend. I will admit that at first I was worried about being a woman in a mans world, but I think I'm doing fine....the guys I work with might have a different opinion, but who knows. I also know of a few other women from school (Virginia Tech) who may be interested in joining the tree care industry so let me know if any of you are thinking of diversifying your workplace!
Hope I can provide some insight!
Lauryn
Hope I can provide some insight!
Lauryn