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VE Char-Matt is applied immediately following civil works to stabilise exposed surfaces and encourage rapid vegetation establishment. Image: Vital Chemical knows carbon regeneration

Restoring renewable energy sites through carbon-enriched revegetation

Renewable energy infrastructure developers are strengthening their environmental commitments by adopting carbon-enriched revegetation products that help to restore disturbed land …
Crown land in New Zealand is to the be planted with trees.

New Zealand to plant trees on low-value crown land

The New Zealand cabinet has agreed to explore public-private partnerships to plant trees on crown land, supporting the country’s climate-change …
A maximum outreach of 10.4 metres at full load in the basket makes the S20 ideal for a wide range of applications. Image: CMC

CMC’s S20 platform from the Light and Compact series

The new machine from the Light and Compact series, CMC’s S20, was presented at the European trade shows during September.
Lucas Mill’s largest individual order to date marked a new milestone for the team. A container of Lucas Mill mills are headed for the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands marks a new milestone for Lucas Mill

The Solomon Islands has received 67 portable sawmills from Australian company, Lucas Mill.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoying a work party.

How to have a safe and happy work party

If an end-of-year work party with employees is planned, it’s important to consider work health and safety. Business.gov.au has some …
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the grand opening of Zoomlion’s Melbourne headquarters. Image: Zoomlion Australia

Zoomlion Australia opens new Melbourne headquarters

Zoomlion Australia & New Zealand, a subsidiary of the Chinese earthmoving machinery OEM, officially opened the doors to its Melbourne …

EWPs and Arbor mech

The cheapest option is rarely the safest with tree work. Image: ETS

Tree work isn’t a DIY job: ArbWest

For many homeowners across Western Australia, the thought of removing a tree yourself might seem like a way to save …
Gain hands-on experience with arboriculture industry experts. Image: TAFE Wodonga

Looking for a career in arboriculture?

As long as trees grow, skilled arborists will always be in demand. Whether you’re starting out, upskilling, or exploring a …
A small business may not be prosecuted for underpaying if it complies with the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code. Image: Viktoriia/stock.adobe.com

Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code

The TTIA’s Brian Beecroft clarifies key aspects of the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code.
The key advantages of mid-size excavators are important for professional contractors, property owners, and LGAs. Image: Diamond Mowers

Key advantages of a mid-size excavator

Maintaining property, such as a farm, or recreational land, means facing a myriad of projects ranging from fence-line maintenance and …
Are arborists Are Arborists Undervaluing Access Equipment? Image: Monitor Industries

Are arborists undervaluing access equipment?

For decades, climbing has been the backbone of arboriculture. Skill, technique, and physical capability have defined the trade — and …
A decades-long rise in mortality in trees in Australia’s forests mortality closely tracks Australia’s warming and drying climate. Image: Greg Brave

Trees in Australia’s forests are dying faster as the climate warms

A major new study led by Western Sydney University has revealed trees in Australia’s forests are failing at accelerating rates, …

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Five males and five females qualified for the Masters climb at ITCC NZ, among them were five from Australia and New Zealand. Image: Husqvarna

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ETS and STIHL

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EYE ON THE INDUSTRY

Habitec recorded a range of species including the Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) making use of carved hollows. Image: Habitec

Carved hollows a proven success

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Tim Joyce: ups and downs in the arbor industry

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Dr Mark Johnston: a lifetime in urban forestry

Association News

The December 2025/January 2026 issue features Tomcat Chippers

The December 2025/January 2026 issue is available now. Image: Prime creative Media
The Australian Arbor Age has locked up another year and launched into a new one. The December 2025/January 2026 issue, featuring …

Celebrating excellence

Dave Crispin received the Arboriculture Advocacy Award, celebrating excellence. Image: Arboriculture Australia
The National Industry Awards, hosted annually by Arboriculture Australia, are the highest honour in the arbor profession. More than trophies, …

On the ground and in the canopy

Climbers gathered on the ground and in the canopy at Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds for the annual Freestyle Climbing Competition, sponsored by Vermeer. Image: QAA Freestyle 2024
The past two months have been a hive of activity for the Queensland Arboricultural Association (QAA), both on the ground …

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Are arborists Are Arborists Undervaluing Access Equipment? Image: Monitor Industries

Are arborists undervaluing access equipment?

For decades, climbing has been the backbone of arboriculture. Skill, technique, and physical capability have defined the trade — and …
Australians lost more than $13.8 million to text message scams in the first ninth months of 2025. Image: A_B_C/stock.adobe.com

New rules for businesses sending text messages

The way businesses and organisations send branded text messages is changing.
Employees are entitled to paid family and domestic-violence leave. Image: pointstudgio

Family and domestic violence leave

All employees of businesses with fewer than 15 employees (including part-time and casual employees) are entitled to 10 days paid …
Payday Super legislation comes into effect in October, 2026. Image: pada smith/stock.adobe.com

New payday Super legislation

In October, the Australian government introduced Payday Super legislation into parliament. It’s intended the legislation will take effect from July …

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Ufkes developed a venturi system which creates a vacuum in the chute and throws the chips further. Image: Ufkes Greentec

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UniSA materials scientist Professor Jun Ma has helped to create lightweight breathable textiles that reflect 96% of the sun’s rays in outdoor conditions. Image: David/stock.adobe.com

Textiles beat the heat

As global temperatures rise and heatwaves intensify, an innovation in textiles co-developed by University of South Australia scientists promises to …
Arborists will need to adopt AI, but it needs to be done safely. Image Ljustina/stock.adobe.com

Adopt AI safely

New guidance from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources helps Australian businesses adopt AI safely and responsibly.
Scott has more than three decades experience. His app can help in reclaiming time and profit. Image: Scott Sherwin

Reclaiming time and profit

Running a tree business is one of the toughest trades in Australia. The physical work is demanding. But ask any …
Poplar trees are also useful for scientific research because their genome has been fully mapped. Image: ChrWeiss/stock.adobe.com

Poplar survival

A new study has found how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on …
In the same way trees unite heaven and earth, so do we. Image: Cassian Humphreys

The subordinated tree

Cassian Humphreys has some thoughts on mimicking environmental subordination and understanding the subordinated tree.