As Western Australia is experiencing another long, hot summer, tree care shifts from a seasonal consideration to a critical priority. Our soils heat quickly, moisture evaporates almost as fast as it’s applied, and even hardy native species can struggle under prolonged heat stress. Yet one of the most effective tools for supporting urban trees through summer remains surprisingly simple: mulch. Often underestimated, mulch plays a powerful role beneath the surface. It locks in p

Utility pruning sits at the intersection of arboriculture and electrical safety — a place where biology meets infrastructure, and where skilled professionals keep communities safe from outages, fires, and electrocution risks. The work is essential, yet often misunderstood. Those dramatic gaps in the canopy or the removal of entire limbs aren’t mistakes: they’re deliberate, research-backed cuts designed to guide future growth away from powerlines and reduce the need for severe

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

Get $150 back for planting a native tree in your own backyard! As you may know the WA Government has recently launched a residential...

After a meeting of the National Management Group (NMG) it was decided to transition from eradication to management of PSHB - polyphagous...

Understanding the health benefits of trees The benefits of trees have been studied extensively by scientists for years. By now most of us...

Forget dry science—this underground wonder is rewriting what we think we know about connection. Mycelium, the hidden network beneath our...

One of ArbWest’s members, Lindsay Lester, Top Notch Tree Surgeons, shares his insights. There’s a clear distinction between professional,...

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...

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...

Arborists have a passion not only for trees but also the wildlife that it supports. In arboriculture it is a fine balance between...

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development  (DPIRD) has recently updated their Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) Host...

A Quarantine Area has been declared in Perth’s southern suburbs to support efforts to eradicate Queensland fruit fly (Qfly). The Qfly is...

A branch failure has resulted in the tragic fatality of a person and the company responsible for the care and management of the trees...

Recent incidents involving powerlines have highlighted a serious danger that some tree workers and homeowners might overlook: working too...