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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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What is a Bushfire Attack Level or
BAL Assessment?

February 13, 2023 Emma Campbell

Home in bushfire prone area (BPA). Modifications to existing building would require a BAL Assessment.

Victoria is one of the most bushfire prone places in the world. Since … Continue Reading ››

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Chainsaw Course, Treetec

Chainsaw danger – Kickback

February 7, 2023 Emma Campbell

Chainsaw kickback danger — Chainsaw chain showing top quadrant of bar that is dangerous zone for kickback conditions.

Treetec have a lot of enquiries during our nationally accredited chainsaw training courses particularly regarding the dreaded ‘Kickback’. We cover this topic in detail during … Continue Reading ››

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

City of Whitehorse – Habitat Improvements – Artificial Hollows for wildlife.

December 2, 2022 Emma Campbell

Treetec artificial chainsaw hollow for wildlife - Whitehorse project. Occupied by Australia Owlet-nightjar. Internal cavity view by extension pole camera.

In early 2020 our Treetec … 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

Full Wedgle Kit for sale. 2nd hand.

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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Habitech Nest Boxes

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

Treetec are proudly authorised installers of Habitech modular nest boxes. Please contact Treetec for assistance with any Habitech modular nest box installation projects … 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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Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Introduced Nest Cavity, Projects, Research, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Artificial Wildlife Hollows – Rosanna Parklands.

November 17, 2022 Emma Campbell

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Artificial Wildlife Hollows, Conservation, Grant, Introduced Nest Cavity, Research, Threatened Species, Treetec, Wildlife

Bushfire Grant

November 16, 2022 Emma Campbell

Fire affected habitat in East Gippsland. Treetec to install wildlife hollows under government grant. (c) Tom Oldmeadow

Treetec is excited to announce a new direction in our business … Continue Reading ››

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

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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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 ››

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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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Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Projects, Research, Threatened Species, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Elliot Trapping Surveys

Bush Rat (Rattus fuscipes). A common species regularly found in Elliot Traps in Victoria by Treetec Ecologists. — Bush Rat (Rattus fuscipes). A common species regularly found in Elliot Traps in Victoria by Treetec Ecologists. ((c) E.Campbell).

Elliott trapping is a scientific … Continue Reading ››

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Arboriculture, Bushfire Assessment, Ecology

Bushfire Hazard – BAL Assessment

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments If your building is being constructed in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) an assessment to determine the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is required. In the BPA, a minimum construction standard applies to new residential buildings, schools, childcare centres, hospitals, aged care facilities and associated buildings. Landowners then need to build to … 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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Conservation, Consultancy, Ecology, Environment, Research, Threatened Species, Treetec, Wildlife, Zoology

Fauna – zoological surveys

Treetec arborist using a phone and digital form to collect research data on a wildlife camera installation . All whilst high in the tree.

Treetec arborist using a phone and digital form to collect research data on a wildlife camera installation . All whilst … Continue Reading ››

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Ecology, Research, Threatened Species, Wildlife

Wildlife remote camera surveys

Treetec ecologists and arborists are able to detect wildlife using remote thermal cameras in a range of forest types and habitats. We are able to modify our techniques to suit each individual client, the location and species involved. We are specialists in camera trapping arboreal wildlife using cameras high in the canopy. Contact us … 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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Thermal Imaging Surveys

A critically endangered Leadbeater's Possum detected on Thermal Imaging ((C) DELWP used with permission)

Thermal imaging (TI) is another effective tool for wildlife surveys and is used by the … Continue Reading ››

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Spotlighting and Call Playback Surveys

Boobook Owl (Ninox boobook) under spotlight during nocturnal survey. (source: Forest Protection Survey Program).

Spotlighting is a widely used method to survey a range of nocturnal mammals, birds, reptiles … Continue Reading ››

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Conservation, Projects, Research, Treetec

Projects: Contracts, Grants, Partnerships, Collaborations & Media

CONTRACTS: Victorian State Government: Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action DEECA (formerly DELWP) - flora and fauna surveys - including remote camera survey, fauna photo tagging, spotlighting and call playback, Elliot trapping, thermal imaging, flora surveys.

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Current Job opportunities

About Treetec Treetec is an arboricultural and ecological company with specialist skills in canopy-based research, ecological survey and assessments as well as ecological restoration and habitat creation. As such, our team includes specialists in both the arboriculture and ecology fields. We undertake ecological restoration and habitat creation, nest box installation & monitoring, camera trap … Continue Reading ››

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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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Based in Melbourne, Victoria. We provide arboricultural and ecological services throughout eastern Australia.

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Phone: 03 8644 8005
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