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On the ground and in the canopy

The past two months have been a hive of activity for the Queensland Arboricultural Association (QAA), both on the ground and in the canopy with workshops, competitions, and planning in full swing. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 20, 2025, 11:46 amSeptember 20, 2025

Ready for the fast descent to the QAA landing zone. Image: TF

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QAA freestyle climbing competition winners

The QAA freestyle climbing comp at Tambourine showgrounds was a sensational day of camaraderie and great organisation. Read More

Tom FosterJuly 28, 2025, 5:09 pmJuly 28, 2025

The QAA participants explored the fundamentals of SRT climbing, advanced rescue techniques, and rigging systems designed for modern arboriculture practices. Image: Ben McDonald/ Branch Creek Tree Services

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The QAA needs you

The QAA continues its great work. Read More

Tom FosterJuly 8, 2025, 12:11 pmJuly 8, 2025

The APTCC brings together top climbing arborists from across the Asia Pacific region

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APTCC dates announced

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has announced the 2025 Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Championship (APTCC) will be held in Brisbane at the Capalaba Regional Park, Pittwin Rd N, Capalaba QLD 4157 from May 23 to 25, 2025. Image: Prime Creative media Read More

Tom FosterMarch 23, 2025, 9:02 amMarch 23, 2025

ISA has announced significant updates to the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program, set to launch in late 2025. Image: QAA

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QAA update

QAA is committed to helping businesses and arborists align for long-term success. The association actively promotes initiatives to connect professionals with the right teams and opportunities within the industry. Read More

Tom FosterMarch 11, 2025, 9:13 amMarch 11, 2025

The competitors at the QAA 2024 QTCC in a group.

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QTCC 2024

The Queensland Tree Climbing Championships (QTCC 2024) are the pinnacle of Queensland’s tree-climbing competitions, and this year’s event will run on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 of September 2024. Read More

Tom FosterJuly 31, 2024, 9:11 amJuly 31, 2024

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QAA Aerial Rescue Workshops

QAA Aerial Rescue Workshops ensure arborists know how to perform an aerial rescue when an unconscious or injured person needs to be safely moved to the ground from a tree or elevated work platform. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 17, 2023, 11:40 amNovember 17, 2023

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QAA news

As the association representing arborists in Queensland and northern New South Wales, it’s the QAA’s mission to provide support and guidance to the arborist industry and our members. That’s why,
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Tom FosterMay 3, 2023, 3:06 pmMay 3, 2023

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QAA News 13

It has been a busy and rewarding few months for the QAA with progress made on the policy front, successful events held, and planning underway for upcoming events in both 2022 and 2023.
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Staff WriterOctober 21, 2022, 8:00 amOctober 21, 2022

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QAA News 12

QAA – delivering excellence in Arboriculture since 1992.

Remembering Liz Smith On the 23 September 2020, QAA organised for the planting of three Ironbarks (Eucalyptus fibrosa)
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Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2021, 12:00 amFebruary 7, 2021