Tree Lopping Can Do More Damage Than Good
What is tree lopping? Tree lopping is the indiscriminate cutting of trees, where tree health, beauty or structure is not taken into consideration. Tree lopping may be used to “make safe” hazardous trees after a storm, however it should never be a long term solution. Trees cut as in this image below, should be completely […]
Arborist & Tree Worker Positions Vacant
We have employment opportunities within our business for the following positions: Admin assistant, Manager, Tree climber, Arborist and experienced tree workers (ground staff). If you would like to apply or know anyone who is looking for the above positions, please contact our office via phone or email. A players only!
Unexpected Falling Branches Can Be Extremely Hazardous
These 2 branches fell off a lemon scented gum (corymbia citriodora) in Wyong. The limbs fell without warning on a still day. This is an important reminder to have your trees inspected by a qualified arborist, to assess and remove the hazard before it occurs.
Before and After Photos of a Tree Being Removed at Terrigal
Trees are what makes a suburban place nice to live in. But it is a sad fact that large mature trees with cavities and hollows that are homes to birds and other wildlife, are also a hazard for people who live in houses under them. It is a compromise between having a property that is […]
Aerial Tree Inspections – A Better Way to Identify Defects
An aerial tree inspection is a must for every large tree. Looking from the ground this tree below looked quite healthy and structurally sound. This tree has some major defects at 30 metres up in the canopy, that could never be seen from the ground. This tree is located in the backyard of a residential […]
When is the Best Time to Remove Unwanted Deciduous Trees?
If you have unwanted deciduous trees, now, (Winter), is the time to remove them. The most common deciduous tree species people have removed in the Gosford and Wyong region is the liquidambar, botanical name liquidambar styraciflua. The main reason for their removal is that they are fast growers with have an extensive and aggressive root […]
Storm Proof Your Tree
I have seen quite some damage to trees during last nights lightening storm. Did you know that you can storm proof your trees with the following 3 steps? 1. Lightening protection – installing a lightening rod next to your tree will conduct the electricity away from the tree – not through it 2. Bracing of […]
Peeling Bark – What Does it Mean?
Why is there so much bark coming off my gum trees? Are they still healthy? The growing season for most eucalyptus is summer. When trees grow, they put on new sap wood on the outside and they expand. As a result most smooth bark eucalypts shed a lot of their bark in the summer months. […]
What’s the best time to prune my tree?
Most routine tree pruning such as removing weak, diseased or dead limbs can be carried out at any time of the year with little or no effect on the tree. As a guide, growth is maximized and wound healing is fastest if pruning is done before the spring growth occurs. Heavy pruning of a tree, […]
Tree Removal Regulations for Gosford and Wyong City Councils
Note: This post has been updated. Wyong and Gosford tree policy has changed. For the latest 2018 rules please click this link. Looking for a Tree Lopper in Gosford? Most tree removal and tree lopping on the Central Coast, requires approval from either Gosford or Wyong Shire Councils. Although both Councils have recently amalgamated, care […]