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An Australian eucalyptus forest likely to be affected for the Forestry Action Plan.

Forestry Industry Action Plan

The NSW Government has announced the appointment of an expert panel to lead consultation on a Forestry Industry Action Plan. …
Kiah Martin, Husqvarna HTeam Ambassador, Using Husqvarna X-COM Active communication and hearing-protection headset.

Husqvarna X-COM Active

Director TreeStyle Pty Ltd and Husqvarna Australia HTeam Ambassador – Kiah Martin, listened carefully when a colleague told her of …
The Socage 18 S EWP folded for transport.

Socage spiders and truck-mounted EWPs

Socage Raptor spiders and truck-mounted EWPs are now available in Australia through trusted distributor, Altequip.
A Caterpillar skidded ready for forestry work.

Forestry industry equipment guide

Forestry business owners need to secure continual access to lucrative woodlots and invest in heavy equipment. This guide introduces some …
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Tree lopping and gardening services checklist

WA’s Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, through WorkSafe Western Australia, has released a Tree lopping and gardening …
A STIHL lithium-ion battery in a workshop.

Charging lithium-ion batteries

STIHL Australia has some tips on how the charging and care of lithium-ion batteries.

EWPs and Arbor mech

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A smile spanning decades

Hampton Lumber co-owner David Hampton and now-retired forester Dennis Creel planted this mix of Larch and Douglass Fir in 2011 …

Conviction highlights liability

Brian Beecroft of the Timber Trade Industrial Association underlines the importance of understanding and compliance with new legislation.
A Morbark Beever 1821 18" capacity wood chipper.

Morbark Beever 1821 and Hilltops Vegetation Services

In a fleet of hardworking machines, the Morbark Beever 1821 turned out to be a crew’s favourite.
A Moipu grapple saw from Waratah Forestry Equipment gripping a large tree branch.

Moipu energy wood heads

Waratah Forestry Equipment and Moisio Forest Oy, a Finland-based forest attachment and accessory manufacturer, are proud to offer Moipu energy …
A Morbark wood chipper in use on a suburban street.

Morbark Wood Chippers TorqMax™

When it comes to handling the demanding tasks of arboriculture, forestry, and vegetation management in Australia, having reliable and powerful …
Beautiful path used in sustainably managing forest in Tasman peninsula, Tasmania, Australia. The ancient jurassic age jungle is part of three capes track, famous bush walking of Tasmania, Australia.

Sustainably managing Tasmania’s forest resources

The outcomes report for the fifth review of the Tasmanian Regional Forestry Agreement (RFA) has been released, marking the first …

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NSW Code of Practice for tree amenity

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The TCAA’s compliance Officer, Dan McArdle, shares some history and views on the current review of the NSW Code of …

Contractor or employee – tax implications

Arborist trims tree branch with chainsaw and heavy equipment
Contractor definitions and responsibilities need to be understood. Brian Beecroft of the Timber Trade Industrial Association helps navigate the contractor …

WA Arbfest 2024

WA Arbfest 2024 was a huge success. Dave Crispin, senior arborist at Treeswest Australia and Arboricultural Association of Western Australia …

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Fee increases for .au businesses

IP Australia will apply fee increases or some businesses soon.
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Flexible leases from Brandt

Get the equipment you need when you need it with flexible leases from Brandt.

Ways to ensure your business does not stumble trip and fall

It can all happen so quickly – a customer trips on a chair leg, or slips when coming in from …
Arborist trims tree branch with chainsaw and heavy equipment

Contractor or employee – tax implications

Contractor definitions and responsibilities need to be understood. Brian Beecroft of the Timber Trade Industrial Association helps navigate the contractor …

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Eucalyptus anaphora, a gum tree, backlit against the sky, and a recent subject of AI analysis.

Artificial intelligence helps explore eucalypt history

Artificial intelligence has helped scientists explore the evolutionary history of an iconic Australian tree, which scientists say could help tackle …

STIHL’s best accessories for arborists and forestry professionals

STIHL’s accessories for arborists and forestry professionals help make incredibly tough forestry jobs easier.

MyPestGuide Trees app

MyPestGuide Trees is a free app from the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development which allows quickly identifying …

ANSI A300 tree-care standards consolidated

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ProofSafe – software and app for efficiency, compliance and safety

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