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Dracula Tree
A Dracula tree isn’t a sap sucking (sorry), blood sucking vampire. A Dracula tree is where the tree stake is imbedded into the trunk You...
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Oct 7, 20221 min read


A Senseless Act of Cruelty
Strangulation conjures up images of death and horror, so why would you do it to this tree. Ok, the tree isn’t literally being strangled,...
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Oct 4, 20221 min read


The neighbour’s tree and the Arboricultural Report for your council DA
This week I had to inspect several trees, on three different building sites, as a part of the Australian Standards (4070-2009)...
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Sep 18, 20221 min read


Economics over tree protection integrity.
Today, a lot of people are building their new homes. But before that can happen, the Local Council Authority, require a building...
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Sep 18, 20222 min read


The most dangerous tree on the planet
There is a tree call Hippomane mancinella (the Manchineel tree) and it is in fact the world’s deadliest toxic tree. Every part of the...
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Sep 18, 20221 min read


Arboricultural Forensics Case Example No. 227.2022
An Arboricultural Forensic Investigation has five (5) factors. Build, Interview, Collect, Connect & Present 1. Build a timeframe of...
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Sep 13, 20222 min read


Project Arborist
The Project Arborist is sometimes called the Project Arboricultural Consultant. They the person responsible for carrying out the...
John Matthews
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Arboricultural Forensic Investigation
Arboriculture Forensics sounds like something out of CSI, or other classic ‘whodunnit’ police drama series. Similarly, an Arboriculture...
John Matthews
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Arbor Tree Investigative Services
Very Special Tree Inspector Phil loves talking to Mr Tee the talking tree. But just because he swings a tape measure around Mr Tee's...
John Matthews
Dec 11, 20211 min read


Protect our Trees!
Some City Councils are streets ahead with their New Tree Planting-Policies. The Town of Victoria Park is one of these councils. The Town...
John Matthews
Aug 25, 20201 min read


Defense against Decay
Compartmentalization Compartmentalization is an amazing function that trees have. It’s the trees defense system by which chemical and...
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Aug 11, 20202 min read


The Planning Stages in Development Sites and the Tree Management Process
Trees can significantly improve a property’s environmental, aesthetic and economic values. When a future development site has existing...
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Aug 2, 20203 min read


Urban Tree Management: Services
Arborology WA Arboricultural Consultants can provide, monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly reports. We can help manage, assess and inspect...
John Matthews
Aug 2, 20202 min read


Urban Tree Management: Article
As of 2020, 80% of Australians live in a built-up urban environment. As the complexity of our urban environment increases, so does our...
John Matthews
Aug 2, 20203 min read


Trees to Avoid
When selecting a tree from a nursery for planting, there are a few things to consider: the longevity of the species, the size and height...
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Aug 2, 20201 min read
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