They might be a natural wonder, and offer incredible beauty and shade (not to mention our oh-so-important oxygen!) and great fun for the kids - But we're not just talking about climbing them, or attaching a rope and enjoying a thrilling Tarzan-like ride (although that certainly is fun!) in this post. We're talking about the fascinating facts about trees that really do make them an amazing and … [Read more...]

Are you looking to start a career as an arborist? JC Tree Services are currently looking for a trainee arborist to work full time on the Gold Coast. See the job listing for more information. In technical terms, an arborist might more accurately be called an arboriculturist. But in a nutshell, it's really all about trees. It might make more sense to call them a "tree doctor", but that doesn't … [Read more...]

Everybody loves a beautiful tree, but there are limits. For instance, nobody wants one to fall on their car. And you don't particularly want neighbours trees overhanging your property either. In addition to yappy dogs, noisy parties and borderline arguments, the run-of-the-mill neighbour tree dispute is actually an extremely common phenomenon. Overhanging trees - What's the big deal? You and … [Read more...]

Do you need permission to cut down a tree? If you are thinking of cutting trees on private property there are a few things to consider first. Sure it may be sick, damaged or just badly placed, but there are rules and regulations to follow and council fines for cutting down trees illegally. Our infographic, Cutting Down Trees On Your Property covers when, why and what to do when removing a tree … [Read more...]