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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 greening or development...

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 precious moisture,...

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 pruning in the...