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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 rescue and rigging...

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 Australians have...

In landmark news, the State Administrative Tribunal has upheld the Town of Bassendean's decision to protect a regulated tree on private property – a first for local government in WA and a major milestone for urban canopy protection. The decision sends a powerful message that mature trees matter and that thoughtful development and tree retention can go hand in hand. ArbWest President Dave Crispin welcomed the ruling."This is a significant moment for urban forestry in Western Australia. It...