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Tree Work Isn’t a DIY Job, Warns ArbWest Committee Member
For many homeowners across Western Australia, the thought of removing a tree themselves might seem like a way to save money. But experts warn that the hidden costs of DIY tree work can be far higher — and far more dangerous — than most people realise. “Tree work isn’t a DIY job,” says Joe Carriera , General Manager at Beaver Tree Services and member of ArbWest committee. “Every year, we hear heartbreaking stories of people who are seriously injured — or even killed — trying
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Nov 44 min read


WA’s TREEBATE Program is Here!
Get $150 back for planting a native tree in your own backyard! As you may know the WA Government has recently launched a residential...
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Aug 212 min read


Good news for Perth trees!
After a meeting of the National Management Group (NMG) it was decided to transition from eradication to management of PSHB - polyphagous...
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Jun 191 min read


How Trees Save Lives
Understanding the health benefits of trees The benefits of trees have been studied extensively by scientists for years. By now most of us...
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Jun 181 min read


Meet Mycelium: Nature’s Secret Internet
Forget dry science—this underground wonder is rewriting what we think we know about connection. Mycelium, the hidden network beneath our...
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May 291 min read


Avoiding the Dangers of Tree Lopping
One of ArbWest’s members, Lindsay Lester, Top Notch Tree Surgeons, shares his insights. There’s a clear distinction between professional,...
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May 152 min read


Storm season is upon us!
Storm season is upon us! Please remember who to call and what to do if you see a fallen tree or a tree branch. As the winds pick up and...
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May 131 min read


Interview With A Champion
At 39, Mt Dandenong-based Barton ‘Barto’ Allen-Hall is possibly at the top of his game. He is a third time ITCC World Champion. Having...
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Jan 311 min read


Wildlife and Arboriculture - 3 Key Points when Managing Trees and Wildlife
Arborists have a passion not only for trees but also the wildlife that it supports. In arboriculture it is a fine balance between...
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Jan 233 min read


Latest News from DPIRD: New PSHB Host List Released
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has recently updated their Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) Host...
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Jan 141 min read


New Quarantine Area for Perth
A Quarantine Area has been declared in Perth’s southern suburbs to support efforts to eradicate Queensland fruit fly (Qfly). The Qfly is...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read


Company fined $475,000
A branch failure has resulted in the tragic fatality of a person and the company responsible for the care and management of the trees...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read


Safety around powerlines - what the law says
Recent incidents involving powerlines have highlighted a serious danger that some tree workers and homeowners might overlook: working too...
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Nov 21, 20241 min read
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