December 12, 2012

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Fire-retardant Trees

Stephen Frank Director Tree Logic Pty Ltd Apart from the potential human tragedy and loss caused by bushfires, they also often result in a loss of landscape amenity.  Bushfires often create apprehension about replanting trees adjacent to homes and other buildings. The benefits of trees in our landscapes is significant and the use of fire retardant [...]

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December 11, 2012

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Biochar article in Hort Journal

Biochar is essentially charcoal containing high levels of a stable form of carbon produced through the chemical decomposition of an organic substance (biomass) in a low oxygen environment (pyrolosis) that avoids combustion of the material.  Charcoal is the solid component, and one of three end products resulting from the pyrolosis of biomass, the others being [...]

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December 12, 2012

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2012 Tree Defect Workshop Wodonga

On December 9, Michael Tracy again represented Logical Tree Management at the 2012 the Victorian Tree Industry Organisation (VTIO) & Council Arboriculture Victoria (CAV) presented the 2012 Tree Defect Workshop. The event was held in the city of Wodonga at The Cube, Hovell Street, Wodonga. A range of topics were covered by the 7 presenters, providing the 50 plus attendees [...]

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September 12, 2012

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Fine for removal of significant trees on private property

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We found this article interesting. It relates to court fines imposed on an owner of some blue chip real estate in Toorak and his remiss in obtaining appropriate permits to fell some mature trees on his property before development of his new house began. Link here to a recent Age Article .

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September 12, 2012

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VTIO 2012 Tree Defect Workshop

Michael Tracy represented Logical Tree Management at the recent Victorian Tree Industry Organisation (VTIO) & Council Arboriculture Victoria (CAV) 2012 Tree Defect Workshop. The event was held in the City of Glen Eira at J T Packer Park Pavilion, Carnegie. A range of topics were covered by the six industry specialists, providing the 80 plus [...]

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September 12, 2012

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Trees for Schools Competition Winner

Trees for Schools Competition Winner Wales Street Primary Congratulations to Wales Street Primary School in Thornbury who are worthy winners of Tree Logic’s annual tree planting competition, Trees for Schools. An historic red brick building and some some very impressive mature Peppercorns (Schinus molle L) are definitely a feature but, as we know, age weary’s all [...]

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