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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)

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Tree removal SA Cost Permits 2023 Guide

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tree removal nsw average cost infographic

Trees can be a valuable addition to any property but there may be situations where a tree needs to be removed due to disease, damage, or safety concerns. If you’re a property owner in New South Wales, you may be wondering how much it costs to remove a tree. The cost of removing a medium-sized […]

what trees are protected in NSW

There are trees that are protected across Australia as well as trees protected at the state level. As such, the NSW government has implemented several laws and regulations to protect trees from unnecessary removal and destruction. Various tree species are protected under different laws and regulations in New South Wales (NSW), including Blue Gum High […]

What is the fine for removing a tree in NSW

In New South Wales, removing a tree without permission from authority can result in fines and penalties. Trees play an essential role in maintaining the environment and ecosystem, and as such are protected by the NSW government. In NSW, under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the maximum fine for illegal tree removal in […]

Tree Removal in Victoria 2023

Victoria Tree Removal Services Are you looking for expert tree removal services in Victoria? Go Tree Quotes has been helping property owners connect with top-rated, certified arborists since 2014. Tree removal can be stressful, especially when safety and the environment are at stake. That’s where we come in! We work to ensure you get the […]

Penalty for tree removal without a permit in NSW

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Where does oxygen come out from trees

Trees harness the suns natural energy make food through a process of photosynthesis. They do this by using carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil to produce sugar and oxygen. Trees and plants release oxygen during the day through the process of photosynthesis. When this process stops as night, the tree stops […]

Fines for Cutting Down Trees in Western Australia

All councils in Western Australia have their own set of rules when it comes to tree removal. Remove the wrong tree without a permit and you can be hit with some pretty hefty fines. The local councils in WA usually enforce tree protection laws and fines of $25,000 to $200,000 per offense. There are lots […]

Mango tree pruning cost

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