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Ben McInerney

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CEO, Researcher, Editor
Expertise: Horticulture, Arboriculture
Education: TAFE NSW

Experience

My work story begins with a lawn care and garden maintenance business in Sydney’s southwest. While working, I studied Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) to work exclusively with trees. I started my first business, Busy Bee Mowing and Gardens, at 21 until I found my calling in Arboriculture. After becoming qualified it was a natural progression to sell my mowing run and start Tree Tree Man Arborist Services. Climbing trees for a living is pretty hard work, and after 7 years of running a tree removal service, I wanted something different. Not long after, I founded my first internet business, GoTreeQuotes. I had a lot of knowledge to share on trees, and I noticed that the topic was not covered well or accurately. Plus, I was able to help readers make better decisions when hiring tree surgeons.  

Education

  • Certificate III Horticulture (Arboriculture)

Latest by Ben McInerney

council give ok to remove large fig tree

There are different rules and regulations for tree removal in every city in Australia. These rules vary depending on the council area you live in and are not citywide. Some councils are more lenient than others allowing small and medium trees to be removed without approval, but in general, all have exemptions. Some common examples […]

removing a tree after council approval

Even though you own your land, the trees on it belong to the community. The reason for this distinction is trees serve the community as a whole by purifying the air, reducing the heat island effect of cities, preventing erosion, and beautifying the neighborhood. You will need to see the council for permission to cut […]

Trees on private property can need removal for several reasons, but you need to be careful before you start to make sure it is legal to do so. Depending on your local council rules, you may need a permit to cut a tree on your property. In most cases, dead trees, fallen trees or trees […]

Brisbane Tree Lopping expert

So I think it’s high time we all get up to speed with the difference between a tree lopper and an arborist in Brisbane. According to Google Trends, more people refer to tree experts as “tree loppers” in Brisbane than arborists. But who cares right?… Well, they do I’ve been told. You see tree lopper, […]

dead tree removal cutting

Dead trees are normally a little more expensive to remove than live trees. The reason being it is harder the work with. When a tree is alive, its timber is softer, but once dead, the wood becomes rock hard, meaning it takes longer to cut through and it is harder on equipment. Dead tree removal […]

It may happen that council trees near your home, either on the street, or nearby public land, cause damage to your property. In this case, you would want to know what happens and who to approach. For instance, you would want to know if you can remove or trim council trees and who pays for […]

There are a few things you need to bear in mind when selecting a company to trim or remove your trees.  Below we discuss the four big things you need to pay attention to. Informative Tree Assessment Any tree removal specialist worth his weight should be able to tell you the name of your tree […]

stump grinding sydney Rayco machine

Got an old tree stump just sitting there taking up space or creating a tripping hazard? A seemingly harmless stump can impede a property’s potential and restrict the growth of new plants. Stumps are an eyesore, not to mention a hassle. At Go Tree Quotes, we connect you with Sydney’s top local arborists, making stump […]

Stump removal is generally billed at the same time as tree removal, but if you left a stump for removal at a later date, we have you covered. Stump removal in Brisbane will cost $225 on average. Prices can vary depending on factors such as accessibility and the size of the stump. Here’s how to […]

SASA Certificate of Membership example

All arborists we recommend have been trained in the Australian standards for pruning amenity trees, chainsaw safety and removing trees in confined spaces. With a professional on-site having a minimum of Certificate III in Arboriculture, we ensure the below Australian standards are adhered to for the safety of the workers on site and the protection […]