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Assessment of historic trees at Callan Park

April 9, 2011

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Assessment of historic trees at Callan Park

Tree Logic was commissioned to survey another significant site in Sydney, which involved the assessment of historic trees. Tree Logic has previously assessed the trees in Centennial Parklands, the Royal Botanic Gardens and The Domain (in 2006). Tree Logic also assessed the trees at The Rocks and Darling Harbour (in 2007) for the Sydney Harbour [...]

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Healthy soil, potential breakthrough research

July 5, 2010

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Healthy soil, potential breakthrough research

Healthy soil differs from dirt in the myriad of life forms it contains.  Soil organisms (the biological properties of a soil) aerate, decompose plant material, assist nutrient absorption, build soil structure, reduce water requirements and play a vital role in the nitrogen cycle. A proper balance of nutrients and pH obviously play a significant role [...]

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Fig Tree Planting at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

May 27, 2009

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Fig Tree Planting at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

The redevelopment of the Hyatt’s Foyer is complete and the five Ficus hilli var. ‘Flash’ installed by Tree Logic are prospering in their purpose built habitat. The project presented many challenges none less demanding than balancing the horticultural requirements of the plants against engineering constraints, interior design requirements and construction schedules. Tree Logic was involved [...]

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Heritage tree saved in Traralgon

November 27, 2008

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Heritage tree saved in Traralgon

In October, Tree Logic was set the task of transplanting a large maturing Azarole Hawthorn (Crataegus azarolus) located in old Salvation Army site where it had been planted 60 years earlier, to Victory Park in the very heart of Traralgon which is literally across the road. The tree is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register [...]

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Red Maple borer attack

October 14, 2008

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Red Maple borer attack

A recent letter from Peter has been answered by Stephen Frank at Tree Logic and so we include here as advise to those with similar problems. Hi My name is Peter I have a problem with my maple tree in the back yard. Can you help me with a grub that seems to be eating [...]

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An analysis of the Street Tree Population

September 2, 2008

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An analysis of the Street Tree Population

An analysis of the Street Tree Population of Greater Melbourne at the beginning of the 21st Century Download the pdf of the Paper published in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. Written by Stephen Frank, Glenn Waters, Russell Beer, and Peter May. An analysis of the Street Tree Population of Greater Melbourne at the begining of the [...]

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