Entries by Trevor Paddenburg

Fire Compliance in the South West: Trees, Buildings and Asset Protection Zones

Preparing your property for fire season involves more than clearing firebreaks. Trees, overhanging branches and vegetation around buildings also play an important role in fire compliance. If you own a rural property in the Margaret River or Nannup area, it’s worth checking your trees and vegetation before the annual compliance deadline. A freshly cleared firebreak […]

Planning Public Open Space: Getting Trees and the Environment Right

Planning public open space should start well before construction begins. Parks, playgrounds, pathways and areas of natural vegetation can add real value to a new development. However, they need to be planned around the existing environment. One of the most important decisions is deciding which parts of a site are best suited to public open […]

Parrots Stripping Bark From Trees? Borers, Tree Stress and the Real Cause

When large sections of bark begin disappearing from a tree, parrots and other birds are often blamed. We regularly hear: “The parrots are killing the tree.” But in many cases, the birds are actually one of the last stages in a much longer process of tree decline. The tree pictured here is a good example. […]

Environmental assessments and arborists reports

Trees and vegetation can have a major impact on commercial developments, subdivisions, construction projects and land-use changes. Before work begins, it is important to understand the condition, location and value of existing trees. You may also need to demonstrate how proposed works will affect retained vegetation. South West Tree Services provides environmental assessments and arborist […]