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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Threatened Species, Tree Canopy, Wildlife, Zoology

Powerful Owls visit introduced chainsaw hollow

June 7, 2023 Emma Campbell

Did you know that Powerful Owls are named so because of their incredible size and strength. They can fly at up to 60 km/h and have been known to attack prey up to 3 times their own weight! This near threatened species typically nest in very large tree hollows and will … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Ecology, Introduced Nest Cavity, Treetec, Wildlife

Potential home for Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos in a chainsaw wildlife hollow?

April 17, 2023 Emma Campbell

Another follow up from our wildlife cameras that have been monitoring Treetec’s habitat creation works in Whitehorse. In early 2020 our Treetec arborists and ecologists installed 148 artificial chainsaw hollows in urban parks throughout the City of Whitehorse. Look who is inspecting this chainsaw natural hollow modification … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Projects, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

New chainsaw wildlife hollows for
Gresswell Forest NCR

February 24, 2023 Emma Campbell

Treetec arborist at Gresswell Forest NCR habitat enhancement Project. 50 Wildlife chainsaw hollows were carved into live trees for instant wildlife homes.

Another … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Threatened Species, Tree Canopy, Treetec, Wildlife

Live Tree Chainsaw Hollow and Habitat Installation Video

February 22, 2023 Emma Campbell

Video: Treetec Ecological Services - Chainsaw hollow and habitat installation. Treetec specialise in canopy access wildlife habitat projects.

See Treetec's latest video on our ecological … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Wildlife Log Boxes

While Treetec has pioneered the … Continue Reading ››

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Wildlife Nest Boxes

Latrobe nest box installed by Treetec arborists. 2 screws were used to secure it to a large tree in an urban backyard.

While … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Threatened Species, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Thermal properties of chainsaw carved wildlife cavities

November 25, 2022 Emma Campbell

Graph showing internal temperature of carved hollows compared to nest boxes and natural hollows (from Griffiths et al. 2019)

The Treetec team were involved in one … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Elm Leaf Beetle, Plant Health, Tree Health, Treetec

Wedgle tree injector for sale – 2nd hand

November 24, 2022 Emma Campbell

Wedgle injector 2nd hand sale

After two seasons and hundreds of attempted injections we are now selling our Wedgle tree injector, purchased directly from ArborSystems in the US. In our opinion it does … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Treetec, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Habitech Wildlife Nesting Boxes

November 21, 2022 Emma Campbell

Habitech nestbox installed to provide wildlife nesting habitat.

Treetec are proudly authorised installers of Habitech modular nest boxes. These patented designed nest boxes are built to mimic the physical and thermal properties of natural hollows with … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Treetec, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Habitech Nest Boxes

Habitech modular nest box for wildlife. Installed by Treetec arborists.

Treetec are proudly authorised installers of Habitech modular nest boxes. The modular design and customisable entry hole allows construction to diversely suit a … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Threatened Species, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Natural Hollow Modification

Large cavity created in existing decay by re-shaping hollow and inserting faceplate. Immediately suitable wildlife nesting hollow.

Hollows can be accelerated or modified to make them more useful … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Conservation, Data Collection, Ecology, Projects, Research, Threatened Species, Tree Canopy, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Wildlife camera trapping in trees

Treetec detection of endangered Greater Gliders. Remote wildlife cameras are placed very high in the canopy where this species favoured habitat is.

Treetec … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Threatened Species, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Faceplate Wildlife Hollow

Introduced wildlife hollow using a faceplate on a dead tree with front facing entry hole. Chainsaw carved cavity by Treetec arborists.

The Treetec arboricultural … Continue Reading ››

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Hollowhog Hollow
and Tec-Spout modification

Hollowhog tool being used by arborist at height in tree. Small entry hole but grinds out a larger hole inside suitable for wildlife nesting hollow.

Hollowhog tool being used by arborist at height in tree. Small entry hole but grinds out a larger hole … Continue Reading ››

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Tec-Door Wildlife Hollow
(chainsaw hollow)

Treetec designed Tec-Door with Tec-Spout. Arborists use chainsaws to create a narrow introduced wildlife hollow with Tec-Door entry plate on rough … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Data Collection, Ecology, Employment, OH&S, Projects, Research, Treetec

ProofSafe Data Collection

ProofSafe digital forms - using a phone or tablet for field based data collection.

All Treetec arborists and ecologists use Proofsafe digital software for all the projects we … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Chainsaw Hollows – Darebin Parklands – Gardening Australia

November 14, 2022 Emma Campbell

Chainsaw hollows cut by Treetec Arborists feature on Gardening Australia. Cameras show a Ringtail Possum occupies the hollow.

Chainsaw hollows uniquely designed and carved … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Elm Leaf Beetle, Plant Health, Tree Health, Treetec

Stem Injection – Elm Leaf Beetle Control – Pro’s and Con’s

October 27, 2022 Emma Campbell

Elm Leaf Beetle stem injection treatment for Elm trees — Elm leaf beetle adult. Beetle causes damage to Elm trees and may require treatment like stem injection.

Injecting into a tree requires a drill and the penetration of the protective bark, the drill holes are spaced around … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Conservation, OH&S, Plant Health, Tree Canopy, Tree Health, Treetec

What is the difference between an arborist and a tree lopper?

October 25, 2022 Emma Campbell

What is an Arborist?

Tree arborists not tree loppers — Treetec arborists are specially trained to carefully access tree canopies and manage trees for tree health and care.

An arborist is engaged in the field of Arboriculture which is primarily concerned with the selection, planting, and care … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Ecology, Treetec

About

Treetec Arborists and Ecologists undertaking fieldwork setting wildlife cameras in Buchan, Victoria. ((c) Catalina Mardones).

Treetec environmental consultancy services. We are a specialist team of ecologists and arborists, our mission is to enhance biodiversity across natural ecosystems. Our vision is to improve the natural environment, particularly … Continue Reading ››

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Orbost Secondary College students monitor artificial nesting hollows in Cabbage Tree Creek Conservation Reserve.

October 14, 2022 Emma Campbell Leave a comment

remote camera used to monitor artificial nest hollow — Orbost Secondary College VCAL students monitor artificial nesting hollows. Nesting hollow cam view down!

Parks Victoria manage Cabbage Tree Creek Conservation Reserve in East Gippsland. This area was affected during the summer bushfires in 2019/20 and much … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Projects, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Introduced Wildlife Hollows

Types of introduced wildlife hollows

Treetec arborist safely in canopy and using Hollowhog tool to modify a dead branch to become an introduced wildlife hollow.

There … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Azalea Lace Bug, Botany, Treetec

Rhododendron & Azalea Damage

Damaged rhododendron leaves showing spotted and /or silvering leaves. Disease is most often caused by Azalea Lace Bug (Stephanitis pyrioides).

In most instances the speckled … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Projects, Treetec, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Nest & Log Box Installation

Mounting or installing wildlife nesting habitat

Canopy access nest box installation. Climber is secured to the tree with rope and harness allowing him to work safely.

Canopy access nest box installation. Climber is secured to the tree with rope and harness allowing him to work … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Employment, OH&S, Tree Canopy, Tree Health, Treetec

What qualifications should an arborist have?

May 12, 2014 admin Leave a comment

Qualified specialist arborist. — Specialist Treetec arborist. Trained in OH&S skills to safely scale large trees.

What qualifications should an arborist have? Article information based in Melbourne, Victoria. Arboriculture and arborists are not regulated in the way electricians, plumbers or forklift operators are, there's currently no legal requirement … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Ecology, Elm Leaf Beetle, Tree Health, Treetec

Principles of Modern Arboricultural Management and Tree Injection

May 12, 2014 admin Leave a comment

Modern aboricultural practices — Arborist safely climbing large tree. Treetec use modern aboricultural practices to manage tree health.

Trees are living things and all arboricultural management practices should accord with basic biological principles. For example, any pruning activity should minimise the area of an open … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Consultancy, Employment, Plant Health, Tree Canopy, Tree Health, Treetec

What can you do if you are unhappy with tree related services?

May 12, 2014 admin Leave a comment

What recourse do you have if you are not happy with a tree related service in Melbourne, Victoria?

Qualified specialist Tree climbing arborist — Treetec provide specialist arboriculture services. Arborists are trained in safety and deliver customised tree care solutions.

If there is an issue with … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, DBH Calculator, SRZ Calculator, TPZ Calculator, Tree Canopy, Treetec

DBH, TPZ and SRZ Calculator

TPZ / SRZ CALCULATOR | ENCROACHMENT

(Aligned with AS 4970-2009)

DBH calculator

Use the calculator below to determine the Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of a multi-stemmed tree. Use the red boxes to input the measurements, always in metres e.g. 65 cm calliper - … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Consultancy, Ecology, Environment, Research, Treetec