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Dracula Tree
A Dracula tree isn’t a sap sucking (sorry), blood sucking vampire. A Dracula tree is where the tree stake is imbedded into the trunk You...
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Oct 7, 20221 min read
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A Senseless Act of Cruelty
Strangulation conjures up images of death and horror, so why would you do it to this tree. Ok, the tree isn’t literally being strangled,...
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Oct 4, 20221 min read
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The neighbour’s tree and the Arboricultural Report for your council DA
This week I had to inspect several trees, on three different building sites, as a part of the Australian Standards (4070-2009)...
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Sep 18, 20221 min read
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Economics over tree protection integrity.
Today, a lot of people are building their new homes. But before that can happen, the Local Council Authority, require a building...
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Sep 18, 20222 min read
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The most dangerous tree on the planet
There is a tree call Hippomane mancinella (the Manchineel tree) and it is in fact the world’s deadliest toxic tree. Every part of the...
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Sep 18, 20221 min read
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Arboricultural Forensics Case Example No. 227.2022
An Arboricultural Forensic Investigation has five (5) factors. Build, Interview, Collect, Connect & Present 1. Build a timeframe of...
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Sep 13, 20222 min read
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Project Arborist
The Project Arborist is sometimes called the Project Arboricultural Consultant. They the person responsible for carrying out the...
John Matthews
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Arboricultural Forensic Investigation
Arboriculture Forensics sounds like something out of CSI, or other classic ‘whodunnit’ police drama series. Similarly, an Arboriculture...
John Matthews
Jun 24, 20221 min read
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Arbor Tree Investigative Services
Very Special Tree Inspector Phil loves talking to Mr Tee the talking tree. But just because he swings a tape measure around Mr Tee's...
John Matthews
Dec 11, 20211 min read
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Protect our Trees!
Some City Councils are streets ahead with their New Tree Planting-Policies. The Town of Victoria Park is one of these councils. The Town...
John Matthews
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Defense against Decay
Compartmentalization Compartmentalization is an amazing function that trees have. It’s the trees defense system by which chemical and...
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Aug 11, 20202 min read
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The Planning Stages in Development Sites and the Tree Management Process
Trees can significantly improve a property’s environmental, aesthetic and economic values. When a future development site has existing...
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Aug 2, 20203 min read
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Urban Tree Management: Services
Arborology WA Arboricultural Consultants can provide, monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly reports. We can help manage, assess and inspect...
John Matthews
Aug 2, 20202 min read
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Urban Tree Management: Article
As of 2020, 80% of Australians live in a built-up urban environment. As the complexity of our urban environment increases, so does our...
John Matthews
Aug 2, 20203 min read
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Trees to Avoid
When selecting a tree from a nursery for planting, there are a few things to consider: the longevity of the species, the size and height...
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Aug 2, 20201 min read
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