Events

The Future of WA Arboriculture Starts Here

The Perth Hills Discovery Centre provided the perfect backdrop for ArbWest’s Arbor Day 2026, a hands-on training event that brought together arborists, climbers, apprentices and industry supporters from across Western Australia for a day of learning, connection and inspiration. Sponsored by RelyOn, the event combined practical skills development with important discussions about the future of arboriculture, tree retention and habitat conservation. Pascal Oosterik From aerial r

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Jul 104 min read

Shaping Perth's Future, One Tree at a Time

The conversation around urban greening in Western Australia has moved beyond aspiration. The question now is: how do we deliver meaningful canopy outcomes for our communities? That was the focus of From Seed to Strategy, ArbWest's annual seminar, presented in partnership with Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT at Perth's iconic WACA Ground. Josh Byrne and Sarah Allchurch Few venues could have been more fitting. For more than a century, the WACA has been a place where Western Austra

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Jul 104 min read

From Raindrops to Ropes – WA Climbers Rise Above the Weather

The rain didn’t dampen spirits at the 2025 WA State Tree Climbing Championships, held in October at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre. Despite bouts of drizzle, 25 climbers took to the trees in an unforgettable weekend of skill, speed, and community spirit. Climbing to New Heights The preliminary events saw competitors tackle five demanding disciplines — Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline — testing every aspect of technical ability and physic

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Nov 4, 20255 min read

From Trees to Talks - Highlights from My First International ISA Conference

Christchurch, New Zealand was the venue for my first International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) meeting — and it definitely lived up to the hype! The event kicked off with the World Tree Climbing Championships , where our very own committee member Jolyon “Joly” Elliot was selected as a technical judge . The competition ran over two days in the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens — an amazing venue to start the week - see photo below. Left to right - Dave Crispin, Joe

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Oct 23, 20252 min read

State Tree Climbing Championships 2025 – You Don’t Want to Miss This!

This is the event where WA’s best arborists come together to compete, connect, and celebrate the skills and people that keep our industry...

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Sep 22, 20252 min read

Growing with the industry

Nick Hayes from the ArbWest Committee recently caught up with Tim Stuart from Coastline Mowers to present him with a certificate of appreciation from ArbWest, recognising his significant contribution to the association and the 2025 WA State Tree Climbing Championships. The WA State Tree Climbing Championships were held on the 3rd and 4th of October at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre, with Coastline Mowers proudly supporting the Masters Event — the grand finale of the competi

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Sep 15, 20252 min read