Tree management and Fertization

With the cooler months now upon us and as most of the trees now go dormant or at the very least growth is slowed now is the time to prepare our trees for spring with goal of enhancing the vitality, beauty and function of our trees through fertization. The introduction of different types and formulations of fertization has grown Immensity (Pun intended) Add to this the wide variation of soil types and disturbed soils from one back yard to the next, the range of weather conditions from the coast to the Upper Mountains. Now add the wide range of tree species from our native gums trees Rainforest trees to introduced exotic trees and fruit trees, each having somewhat different problems and nutrient needs. Each tree species have a preferred soil pH soil type that allows them to effectively uptake the nutrients that they need, this is called effective cation exchange capacity (eCEC) To best determine the needs of your trees please contact Fred Janes arborist at Angophora Consulting Arborist who is a level 5 Arborist up to date with the latest techniques and can conduct a soil pH test to determine what fertizer is best for your trees

Angophora proudly supports our community this years ANZAC service

Good day as part of our continue support of our community once again we are proud to Support Lawson Combine Service and Social club and their commitment in organizing this years 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Angophora supports the club financially and as a volunteer on the committee. We would encourage everyone to attend thier own local ANZAC day march where every you live in Australia. Less We forget

Back from holiday

Good day i am back from holidays refreshed and ready to help you with any tree projects that you may be involved with

Fred's Overseas trip 2015

Good day from today 21st March till 1st April 2015 I will be on an Overseas trip unavailable by phone but I will be checking e-mails at fred.janes@angophoraarborist.com.au if you need to contact me

Development application for Glenbrook shops

Recently I was asked to consult on a new development in Glenbrook. In this weeks Blue Mts gazette they have done an article where Angophora gets mentioned only 1 line but nice to be recognized http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/2933847/new-shops-for-glenbrook/?cs=1432

Tree risk advanced assessment

Over many years of assessing trees for risk and what hazards they pose to my clients their employees structures, homes etc. many a time the tree warrant an advanced or level 3 assessment this could be an aerial assessment of the scaffold upper branch junctions, damaged along the trunk or the tree assessed may need to have the trunk assessed by a Picus Sonic Tomography to determine the amount of solid timber to decayed or hollow sections unable to be seen visibly and or a soil or tissue test to determine the course of the trees ill health. On most occasions clients decide not to do these tests as the cost is to high yes there is extra expense for these advanced assessments but what is the cost if you don’t do these test and the trees fails and causes damage or worst kills someone. Recently I had a client ring me up and asked if I can come an assess a tree that I had assessed 10 months ago and recommended a advanced assessment as this tree had a branch fail damaging a roof of 1 of their buildings and they were lucky that no one was using the path below when the branch failed. The cost of replacing the damaged roof and then now have to remove the tree loosing valuable shade and then replacing that tree is a far more expensive than hiring an Elevated work platform EWP (cherry picker) and myself for 2 hours when the defect could have been identified the limb removed. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) recommends different levels of assessment from a walk/drive by a visible tree assessment and advanced assessment. When you are a manager/owner of an amenity tree it is your duty to maintain this tree and minimize risk that it poses to you your family, your home or buildings. To determine the structural integrity of the tree advanced assessments may need to occur, such as an aerial assessment with an Arborist using a Elevated work platform (EWP a.k.a. cherry pickers) or a Picus Sonic tomography, to sound the tree. For any or more information please contact me by phone, e-mail or leave a message on face book and I will contact you (If you do contact by Facebook please leave a Phone number and best time to call).

Trees on Development sites DA Development applications

DA Development applications and Trees: when many people are submitting a Development application (DA) most consider building plans, site survey and maybe a Landscape plan. Many builders, architect owners forget about their trees. If you’re new construction is going to impact on any trees roots root zone either on your property a Neighbouring property including council nature strip you will be required to submit an Arboricutural report prepared by a AQF level 5 Arborist. The development as proposed appears to impact on the root zone of a large canopy tree. Where trees are located within 5 metres of the proposed works, a report from a qualified AQF5 arborist is required which assesses all trees and determines their health, condition and Safe Useful Life Expectancy and specifies tree protection measures where applicable. Reference should be made to retention and management of vegetation provisions in Clause 53 of LEP 2005.” (BMCC) The Arborist/Tree report for DA will need to look at the tree Species its health and structural condition, its age, its dimensions the trees Safe useful Life expectancy (S.U.L.E) and the Tree Protection Zones (TPZ). The TPZ should be based on the Australian Standard Protection of Trees on Development sites AS 4970-2009. This standard describes the best practice for the planning and protection of trees on development sites. This is based on plant/tree biology and current best practices. Fred Janes AQF level 5 at angophora Consulting Arborist has assisted many Architect builders and home owners in developing a Tree Management Plan for their construction sites. For any or more information please contact me by phone, e-mail or leave or leave a message on face book and I will contact you (If you do contact by Facebook please leave a Phone number and best time to call). Photo show different trees at different sights some on the development site and 1 on their neighbors that had to have tree Protection Zones