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The Australian Arbor Age has been the voice of our industry since 1996!
The magazine has grown and developed in-step with the industry in general, to now become the largest, most authoritative Arboricultural trade publication in the Asia Pacific Region.
Containing exclusive industry news, product reviews, technical editorial from some of the industry’s biggest names and in-depth reports on business development for tree industry professionals, the Australian Arbor Age provides subscribers with information they cannot get from anywhere else. In an industry where practical methodology makes for a successful business and can even save lives; the magazine has become a vital training resource and knowledge base. Source
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| Scope | National, Trade/B2B |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Australia |
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Search ArticlesSkills reform critical to Victoria’s workforce and economic growth
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Committee for Melbourne are calling for major education and workforce reform to ensure Victoria can meet future industry demand and address growing skills shortages across the economy. As part of the ‘Maximising Victoria’s Potential and Competitiveness’ platform, the organisations are proposing a shift towards a more demand-driven workforce-development system closely aligned with industry needs.
Northern Corroboree Frog numbers increase in Bondo State Forest
Northern Corroboree Frog surveys across Bondo State Forest in NSW have recorded the highest number of detections in recent years signalling encouraging signs for the critically endangered species. Surveys undertaken by Forestry Corporation, Saving our Species officers and the Tumut/Brungle Local Aboriginal Land Council in March recorded around 1000 Northern Corroboree Frogs across both the hardwood and softwood estates of Bondo State Forest.
A guide to woodchipping
Feeding the wrong type of wood into a chipper can cause damage, downtime, and even safety hazards. Here’s a breakdown of should and should not for woodchipping. Chippers are an essential tool for arborist and tree-care professionals to manage tree debris efficiently. Knowing the types of timber waste that can and can’t be processed by woodchipping can make for smarter work, protect equipment, and support maximum efficiency.
Score big in the new financial year
The new financial year is an ideal time to reset your business strategy and get match‑ready for the months ahead. Success comes down to preparation and smart decision‑making. Whether you’re refining your finances or planning your next move, these practical steps can help you stay on track and score big in the new financial year. Know the score by tracking your cash flow A strong cash flow position helps a business stay in control and ready for whatever comes next.
Street trees deliver $1.50 return for every dollar invested
Planting and maintaining street trees is not only good for the environment; it’s a sound economic investment that benefits society in multiple ways over their full lifecycle. That’s the finding from a new South Australian study funded by Adelaide University and supported by Salisbury and Unley Councils.
A potential pathway to creating Myrtle Rust resistance
Research suggests genomic markers may help control a fungal Myrtle Rust pathogen. By Sam Carr, QAA member and Director and Senior Consultant at Queensland’s Specialist Arbor Services. Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii) is a biotrophic fungal pathogen that affects more than 480 species of Myrtaceous plants globally.
Preparing for storm season with Arbwest
The Arboricultural Association of Western Australia’s Pia Finnigan suggests working smarter as winter approaches. Preparing for storm season is a good start. As Western Australia moves out of bushfire season and into the cooler, wetter months, the focus for many contractors shifts from fire mitigation to storm preparedness. The same vegetation that posed a fire risk over summer can soon become a hazard in high winds and heavy rain.
TMK Grapple Saw goes to work with Granite Group
Strong grip, a quality JPS saw unit, a tough frame, and an optional rotator all point to the TMK Grapple Saw, available from Forest Centre in Tumut, being a durable and cost-effective attachment. Forest Centre launched the TMK Grapple Saw in Australia at the 2026 National Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo in Sydney with live demonstrations on a 15-tonne excavator.
Green-Tec CB4 – from trees to chips with the
Pacific Materials Handling recently put its Green-Tec CB4 Biomass and Whole Tree Chipper through its paces. The Green-Tec CB4 Biomass and Whole Tree Chipper is designed and built in the USA with input from forestry and wood-waste professionals. Fitted with a 12-30mm, nine-pocket rotor, and capable of processing trees up to 24 inches, the CB4 is a powerhouse. The chipper tackled a land-clearing job in Melbourne with ATC Land Clearing.
Husqvarna’s fuel-injected 564 XP® is cutting edge
Husqvarna’s first fuel-injected chainsaw has carved out a place in Australian arboriculture. Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power products, is proud to present the Husqvarna 564 XP® fuel-injected chainsaw. Output shaft power is a hefty 4.0kW, while chain speed around the 15”-24” bar reaches 21.3m/s.