Protect Your Trees

Trees are often managed reactively. It’s essential to seek expert advice to keep your trees healthy and safe. The Tree Contractor’s Association highlights the importance of sound tree management and why you should seek the advice of arborist if you are concerned about your trees.

Welcome shade, abundance of oxygen, shelter for wildlife; just a few benefits of trees. Trees are a resource which should be preserved and managed. When a tree reaches maturity, the weight of the canopy can cause problems for the tree, especially in high wind. An arborist will assess your tree and strategically remove branches so the wind can move through the canopy without causing damage.

It is important to check your trees regularly to assess the inherent health and the presence of any decay. This assessment is best done by aqualified arborist. Decay causes weakness which can be problematic in windy weather.



Large trees should be inspected every year for defects. An arborist will assess your tree and recommend a management programme (Tree Risk Management). This long-term programme of care and management will improve the health, structure, and longevity of your tree.



Declining trees can be a hazard. From a bush fire perspective, the strategic removal of declining trees can help in the reduction of fuel load.



Proactive tree risk management, involves the monitoring, pruning, and calculation of risk probability. This will ensure the long-term maintenance and health of your tree. A qualified arborist will have appropriate methods and tools, to evaluate and maintain your tree.

Seeking help

If you are concerned about a tree, it is wise to engage an Australian Qualified Framework (AQF) arborist. For further information, contact Tree Contractors Association Australia, P.O Box 207, Galston, NSW 2159, by calling 1300 660 379 or email www.admin@tcaa.com.au