Habitat creation
Did you know that over 600 native species use tree hollows in Australian trees to take refuge? Of this 600 approximately 100 of these are now rare, threatened or endangered.
Habitat pruning is not mentioned in the Australia Standard ‘AS 4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees’ although it is becoming increasingly popular throughout Australia as urban environments continue to expand and encroach on surrounding bushlands.
In recent years ‘Habitat Pruning’ has also been adopted by Port Macquarie Hastings Council. Habitat pruning is no doubt a more environmentally friendly approach and a more economically viable method of tree management in contrast to complete large tree removal, which can incur high costs. A significant number of mature tree removals are now ‘skeletonised’ and left at a requested height. The tree is then fitted with nesting boxes with special detail as to the aspect and size of hollows that determines which species will be attracted to that particular hollow. Specialised cutting techniques can also be utilised by the arborist to create artificial hollows to attract certain species. Hollows can take up to 200 years to develop in mature Eucalyptus species, but with the help of our qualified team they can be simply created in a matter hours.
Habitat pruning is not mentioned in the Australia Standard ‘AS 4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees’ although it is becoming increasingly popular throughout Australia as urban environments continue to expand and encroach on surrounding bushlands.
In recent years ‘Habitat Pruning’ has also been adopted by Port Macquarie Hastings Council. Habitat pruning is no doubt a more environmentally friendly approach and a more economically viable method of tree management in contrast to complete large tree removal, which can incur high costs. A significant number of mature tree removals are now ‘skeletonised’ and left at a requested height. The tree is then fitted with nesting boxes with special detail as to the aspect and size of hollows that determines which species will be attracted to that particular hollow. Specialised cutting techniques can also be utilised by the arborist to create artificial hollows to attract certain species. Hollows can take up to 200 years to develop in mature Eucalyptus species, but with the help of our qualified team they can be simply created in a matter hours.
cabling & bracing
Most major tree failures occur as a result of a co-dominant stem failure.
Often trees with multiple trunks (Co-dominant stems), are structurally defective and failure at this type of union is common, especially in high wind events.
A Environmental Arbor Resources (E.A.R) Consulting Arborist will inspect your tree, assess it for structural weaknesses and then recommend the best type of cable bracing design given the circumstances. Cable Bracing Systems are installed to offer supplementary support between two or more stems. We use and recommend ‘Cobra’ Cable, the latest innovation in tree support systems.
This modern approach to bracing doesn’t require wounding the tree like traditional steel systems. It’s synthetic construction along with built in shock absorber makes for a much less rigid, more dynamic system.
The dynamic bracing system reduces sudden stress, thus preventing branches from breaking during storms and high wind events. The static load bracing system prevents the branch from falling. Optimum effectiveness can be achieved by installing the bracing system 2/3rds the height of the stem above the crotch.
Only Cobra Cable attaches to the tree with a unique splice, which self-adjusts in girth as the diameter of the stem increases with growth.
Often trees with multiple trunks (Co-dominant stems), are structurally defective and failure at this type of union is common, especially in high wind events.
A Environmental Arbor Resources (E.A.R) Consulting Arborist will inspect your tree, assess it for structural weaknesses and then recommend the best type of cable bracing design given the circumstances. Cable Bracing Systems are installed to offer supplementary support between two or more stems. We use and recommend ‘Cobra’ Cable, the latest innovation in tree support systems.
This modern approach to bracing doesn’t require wounding the tree like traditional steel systems. It’s synthetic construction along with built in shock absorber makes for a much less rigid, more dynamic system.
The dynamic bracing system reduces sudden stress, thus preventing branches from breaking during storms and high wind events. The static load bracing system prevents the branch from falling. Optimum effectiveness can be achieved by installing the bracing system 2/3rds the height of the stem above the crotch.
Only Cobra Cable attaches to the tree with a unique splice, which self-adjusts in girth as the diameter of the stem increases with growth.