As part of our continuous education plan of keeping up to date with current practices and techniques on Monday 23rd June to Wednesday 25th June 2014 I will be attending a 3 day Tree Risk Assessment Qualification course Presented by International Society of Arborist (ISA) and Arboriculture Australia. Attending this course I will gain more skills, and Knowledge to add to my already vast experience and knowledge when assessing trees. This qualification is recognised nationally and International enabling me to deliver a higher professional standard to all my clients

Good day to you all I have been away for the past 10 days having my annual holidays having worked both Easter and Christmas for the past two years. The break was very relaxing and I am now ready refreshed to meet and discuss all my clients needs

Tree health

Good day another question I get asked is how can you tell when a tree is dead. This depends on the type of tree a native gum trees a eucalyptus, Angophora or Corymbia species is dead when the leaves are all gone are brown and the bark is peeling. An deciduous tree is dead when the leaves are gone their are no new growth buds for the next year small branches are brittle and dry. Conifers and pines if the needles are brown or are gone then the tree is also dead. But remember it is best to consult a professional Angophora Consulting Arborist to correctly determine the tree health as there could be other reasons why the tree has no leaves and the tree could be saved