Tag Archives: ecology

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

Powerful Owls visit introduced chainsaw hollow

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

New chainsaw wildlife hollows for
Gresswell Forest NCR

Treetec arborist at Gresswell Forest NCR habitat enhancement Project. 50 Wildlife chainsaw hollows were carved into live trees for instant wildlife homes.
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 ››
Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Threatened Species, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Thermal properties of chainsaw carved wildlife cavities

Graph showing internal temperature of carved hollows compared to nest boxes and natural hollows (from Griffiths et al. 2019)
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 ››
Arboriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Treetec, Wildlife, Wildlife Nest Box, Zoology

Habitech Wildlife Nesting Boxes

Habitech nestbox installed to provide wildlife nesting habitat.
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 ››
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.
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 ››
Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Threatened Species, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

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 barked tree. 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 ››
Arboriculture, Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Chainsaw Hollows – Darebin Parklands – Gardening Australia

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

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws – Training Course

The Treetec chainsaw training course is suitable for anybody engaged in chainsaw use: tree contracting, personal use, council workers, Parks management, workplace supervisors, agriculture, firewood collection, landscaping, ecology, SES, CFA, 4WD enthusiasts......
chain saw course melbourne
Modern Husqvarna chainsaws supplied for all Treetec training courses
The … Continue Reading ››