I remember back in the early day of predictive text on mobile phones if you tried to type in “Arborist” you were suggested “Arsonist”. Recently when I returned to a shop where I buy water filters, they had my occupation in their system as “Abortionist” (true story!). At times during my career, it has felt like I have come close to both of those professions but neither accurately describe what I actually do. This blog post is for those who wonder what is behind the mysterious title and to shed more light on the role of an Arborist. Photo of an Arborist in a tree. Type “Arborist definition” into Google and you get... “Tree Surgeon” (In German “Baumdoctor”). This is what I was often referred to as when I used to live in Germany. At the time I enjoyed having the word … [Read more...]
The One Billion Trees Program
The New Zealand Government has set a goal to plant one billion trees by 2028. Their hope is that by planting a Billion trees they can deliver improved social, environmental, and economic outcomes for New Zealand. This blog post will introduce the program, show how the progress is growing and detail how you could be involved. What is the One Billion Trees Program? The Government has allocated $120 million through the One Billion Trees Fund for direct grants to landowners. Particularly farmers to include trees on their farms. Led by Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand) and funded by the Provincial Growth Fund, the Program will: Create employment and workforce development. Optimise land use. Mitigate climate change. Support Māori values and aspirations. Protect … [Read more...]
How to work on protected trees in Auckland explained by expert Arborists
Just because you own a tree does not necessarily mean you have the legal right to prune or remove it. Trees in Auckland can be protected in several ways. This Blog post will help you determine if your tree is protected. Here we explain the process for working on protected trees. Your trees may be protected in the following ways: It is a notable tree or tree in a Significant Ecological Area (SEA). Tree protected by a condition on a past resource consent. Tree protected by a covenant or a consent notice on a Certificate of Title. Tree or vegetation near a body of water. Trees or vegetation (non-pest species) are likely to be protected if: on or near (within 20 metres) steep coastal cliffs. if the cliff is within 150 metres of the high tide mark, on or … [Read more...]
Go native planting NZ native trees
Planting NZ native trees is an important responsibility for all New Zealanders. It is not unusual to hear someone advocating the protection or planting of native trees, but why is this? Surely a tree is a tree and all trees will benefit the environment... Trees do benefit the atmosphere in terms of storing carbon and producing oxygen. They can impact the environment both positively and negatively in other ways. This blog post will discuss the role native plants play in enhancing the local environment and why it is important to protect them. Planting NZ native trees has a critical role in the NZ landscape and environment. Native plants have grown in balance with their local environment over a long period of time and as such are equipped to live with the local climate, soil types, … [Read more...]
Seven Sustainability Projects That Improve the Planet
This blog will highlight a few sustainability projects I have come across recently that are helping to improve the planet using trees. It is hard to deny that humans are pretty good at creating problems in the world. The flip side of this is that they are also pretty good at solving them too. Plant a Tree For FREE using the Internet Did you know that by clicking a button on your mouse you can plant a tree… for free? Well, you can. There is a new search engine that is free to use called Ecosia. Search engines generate income by selling advertising. Ecosia also does this but it uses the money to fund tree planting projects around the globe. Amongst other things, these projects are important for restoring habitats, biodiversity, land stabilisation, nutrition and employment. There is a … [Read more...]
Apply for a Tree Protection Grant with the Ōrākei Local Board!
A Tree protection grant is available within the Ōrākei Local Board. The Ōrākei Local Board recognise the significance of trees in their local neighbourhoods and town centres. Learn about the tree protection grant eligibility criteria and how to apply online. The Ōrākei Local Board Tree Protection Grants Programme provides owners of notable trees within the local board area access to grants to support tree maintenance works that are vital to the long term health of significant trees and their retention within the community. Ōrākei Tree Protection Grant Eligibility Criteria The Auckland Council Environmental funding team have provided Tree Care Auckland with eligibility requirements for the tree protection grant. To be eligible to apply for the Ōrākei Local Board Tree Protection … [Read more...]
How do I check if my tree is protected?
Is my tree protected? One of the first questions you should ask yourself, or your arborist, when considering tree work options. A tree may be protected for a variety of different reasons and it is not always obvious which trees are protected and which ones are not. Failing to comply with the Resource Management Act by working on a protected tree without permission can result in a fine, so if you are unsure if your tree is protected it is worth finding out. How do I check if my Tree is Protected? The council keeps a map of scheduled (protected) trees and this information is available online at the following Trees in Auckland ink. Alternatively you can contact Auckland Council or Tree Care Auckland to check the scheduled tree list. Other trees may be protected under specific planning … [Read more...]
Tree services Auckland wide to keep your trees healthy and safe
Tree services Auckland for quality tree service and tree maintenance services. Tree Care Auckland are qualified and experienced Arborists. Call for a quote! Also our Tree Care company provides an all inclusive maintenance and management tree care service for you property. Read more about Tree Care Auckland's services here. Qualified Arborists Quality Workmanship Emergency Response Insurance Cover Contact us for the following Tree Services Auckland Wide Tree Care Maintenance Dead wooding Crown care and reduction pruning Tree stabilisation before or after structural damage Improvement of the tree environment (root zone) Tree care for protected and scheduled trees Tree planting Tree Maintenance read more... Tree Felling … [Read more...]
We are proud to support NZ Tree Conservation
We proudly support NZ Tree conservation. Tree Care Auckland is dedicated to the protection and conservation of trees and their care. Tree Care Auckland are specialists in tree removal of hazardous trees and large exotic weed trees. Many tree removals can be avoided by implementing a sustainable long-term tree management plan. We understand and know the importance to conserve and protect our vital ecosystem. We also promote and support our local community and tree conservation organisation. Tree Conservation organisations you can support too! The Kauri Project Community The Kauri Project aims to link artists with scientists, iwi and others working with kauri, using art as a tool for research, education and activism. https://www.facebook.com/thekauriproject/ Auckland Botanic … [Read more...]
Read about protected trees for the Auckland region here
Read our protected trees post. We want to emphasize the importance to always follow the Auckland Council's advisory slogan. Always "Check Before You Chop". A tree in Auckland can be protected by being on the scheduled list (protected trees list) or through resource consent conditions or the local district plans. Protected Trees - check before you chop Make sure you visit the Auckland Council website here Trees - check before you chop page. The Kauri tree on the protected trees list Agathis australis, commonly known by its Māori name kauri, is a coniferous tree of Araucariaceae in the genus Agathis, found north of 38°S in the northern districts of New Zealand's North Island. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agathis_australis and also refer … [Read more...]
