As many readers of this blog will know, there are a million reasons why we just love a beautiful, healthy tree. They're not just spectacularly beautiful, they're a crucial part of our natural world - and without their oxygen, you and I wouldn't be here at all! But like every living entity, it's just a fact that trees will eventually die. The death of a tree may be sad and often unavoidable, but … [Read more...]

In beautiful Queensland and Australia, we all know what vegetation is. Protection is not a foreign word either. And the definition of an order is a command or instruction. But put them all together, and what on earth is a Vegetation Protection Order (VPO)? What is a Vegetation Protection Order? In a nutshell, a VPO is exactly what it says on the tin. It's a way for authorities - namely, local … [Read more...]

Ah, sunshine and palm trees ... what's not to love? Nothing puts you in a tropical holiday mood more than a palm tree or two, which is just one of the reasons so many Gold Coast and Queensland locals just love to have them at their place. But many of these same palm tree lovers can also look up in dismay to find their palm tree leaves turning brown. Is that palm tree dying? And if so, how to … [Read more...]

Trees are great for a relax in the shade, or a climb on an adventurous day. And they're simply a beautiful addition to your garden. But trees are also great for ... privacy. That's right, the most attractive of all barriers, privacy trees can help make your home and garden a private oasis. The best trees for privacy don't just make the perfect natural screens between homes in densely populated … [Read more...]

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...]