Ben McInerney

The Tree Protection Act 2005 is a law that protects trees with exceptional qualities in Australia. Each state has a responsibility to protect the trees in it. The law was set up to protect urban forests at risk of degradation and destruction. It also intends to protect urban forests that enhance or protect the heritage […]

It seems like every year, there is another storm that sweeps down the coast, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. The aftermath can be a disaster, with trees falling over power lines, homes and cars. You can do quite a few things to prevent your tree from being the next victim and leaving […]

If this is your first time hiring a Newcastle arborist, then there are a few things you should know. Firstly not all tree services are arborists. In fact, there is an alarming number who are not even qualified. So how do they get away with it? The arborist industry in Australia is largely unregulated. In […]

How do I find the cheapest arborist near me? Well, it can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Why? Because the industry is a minefield of companies that over-inflated prices for a simple service and others who are just in it for a quick buck. But we have you covered! Finding licensed arborist […]

When looking for an Arborist on the Central Coast, there are a few small things that can save you big money. Hiring the right business at the right time is going to save you hundreds, no doubt about it. But, hiring a weekend wonder who is not a qualified and insured arborist, will also save […]

Requests for arborist reports are becoming a lot more common as cities and councils slowly increase their awareness of tree safety and retention in suburbia. In most cases, a tree report is prepared by a Cert. 5 arborists. The cost varies, but the national average price for an Arborist report is $525.  To be successful […]

Tree pruning is pretty basic in concept, but actually fairly difficult in practice. There is a lot you need to take into consideration such as what branches to cut, where to cut them, and how much to take off per year and that’s before we get into other pruning techniques like the step cut and […]

Order: RosalesFamily: MoraceaeGenus: FicusCommon name: Rubber fig or Rubber treeOrigin: Native to India, Nepal Burma, China, Malaysia, Indonesia.Also found: Sri Lanka, West Indies, Australia, USA Introduction Ficus Elastica from the Moraceae family goes by many different names depending on the country, but the most commonly used worldwide is rubber fig or rubber tree. It originates […]

Going with the wrong arborist or tree service in Perth can have you over-paying for a sub-standard job. There are a few key things you can do that will increase your chances of hiring a great company at rock bottom prices. It’s not just in company selection, but questions you ask during the quoting process. […]