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...]
Tree Disputes: Are Your Neighbour’s Trees Affecting Your Property?
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...]
Cutting Down Trees On Your Property [Infographic]
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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...]
Are You Ready For Storm Season?
Winter is behind us for another year and it wasn’t too bad really was it? This can only mean one thing, Spring has sprung and Summer Storms are on the way. Spring is the perfect time to prepare your yards and property for when storm season hits! As we all know, living on the Gold Coast, storms can hit at any time with little or no warning and can cause a huge amount of damage to a home or … [Read more...]
The Right Tree in The Right Place
Tree selection is paramount – So many trees are removed from our urban landscape because of incorrect tree selection. The right tree species in the right location is key to ensuring we avoid the inevitable conflicts that occur between humans and trees. Correctly selecting tree species includes planning for the natural habits of the tree, such as root growth, leaf and debris litter, canopy … [Read more...]
The Importance of Good Pruning
Correct tree pruning is imperative at any stage of a tree’s life. It starts with formative pruning during the juvenile to the semi-mature stage, then corrective maintenance at maturity, and finally management of risks and habitat in late maturity. Tree pruning is the key to promoting form and strength, developing a tree’s natural growth habit, and ensuring longevity and maximum value from your … [Read more...]
