ArbWest strongly supports the intent and direction of the  Urban Greening Strategy for Whadjuk (Perth) and Bindjareb (Peel)  and welcomes its clear acknowledgement that trees and green infrastructure are essential community assets rather than optional amenities . As the peak professional arboricultural association in Western Australia, ArbWest’s long-standing advocacy position is that  retention of existing tree canopy must be the starting point for any credible urban greenin

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

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