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Australian Arbor Age February - March 2024

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The Australian Arbor Age is the go-to information hub for tree contractors, subcontractors, consulting arborists and all trades and industries associated with Australian arboriculture. Machinery and equipment is reviewed in real-world, onsite situations by working professionals, and the magazine is distributed to colleges, councils, governments and trade outlets nationwide, backed up with a strong, subscription base.

In the December/January 2023 issue we feature the latedt in PPE from Husqvarna, we chat to Cassian Humphreys about soldiery, adventure riding and arboriculture. Kim McArdle asks whether pro tree care people should join an association like TCAA. We also hear the latest news from QAA and TTIA. In our equipment review we feature chippers and clean-up options and we also have a look at the Innovative products.

This issue Peter Dubiez chats to AusWide Tree Services about values of trust and persistence which grow the business.
We have a well-sourced technical feature from Jim McArdle on tree root systems as well as an Industry Profile on British Arborist
David Lloyd-Jones, an important UK pioneer for conservation arb. The feature section is completed by a piece entitled ‘Sympathetic Pruning Down-under (by insect and man), Lessons Learned from Australian Red Cedar and Tree Morphogenesis’. A selection of Stump Grinders, Elevated Work Platforms and other innovative products is featured together with a Forest Centre Case study in the Vegetation Management section of the magazine.

This issue we feature Elevated Work Platforms and Access Options. In our Industry People section we have an introduction to the work of Canadian arborist Ryan Revers working in Toronto, Ontario. In this edition we have a new feature article and topic from Cassian Humphreys entitled ‘Time to Help The Trees To Stand Back Up’ – Part 1. Among out Technical Features we have a recap on the TCAA training day by Vice President Jim McArdle as well as a business feature article by Peter Dubiez and Phil Wheeler on All Round Tree & Garden Care introducing Glen Keedle, entitled ‘Business Growth - When Safety Means More Productivity’, how to go from a one-man business to a team of arborists.

In this edition Cassian Humphreys takes us through ‘i-Culture - Land Care via Vegetation Management Part 1 – Background’ – a bigger picture study on the Vegetation Management professions/ industries and a call to collaboration for New Earth ventures.
Guy Meilleur, with his Technical Feature – ‘Documenting Evidence for Credible Conclusions’ covers the work of world-renowned Dr. Julian Dunster.
In ‘Switching Systems’ Leigh De Abreu gives his input on Single Rope Technique.
In this edition we also cover the Test Drive of the Monitor 1890 Spider Lift and we delve into the review of Saws and Log Splitters. Innovative products, Association News and our new Vegetation Management section are also keeping you up to date with the industry.

The Apr/May 2022 issue features the Husqvarna 592 XP® Chainsaw. In this edition Peter Dubiez features Ben Lawson of Shane’s Trees in ‘Failure and Resilience’. Guy Meilleur is a true global Arb traveller, it’s so great to get input from around the world. In this edition he brings us a feature article with ‘Trees of Ukraine’ and introduces us to Ukrainian arborist Igor Singer. With ‘The Balancing Act of Branch Lifts’ we get some input from Joe Harris and Vermeer, on trees and crane work, a part of the Australian Arborists Seminar Series.
Jim McArdle and Hephzibah Crossing in association with the Tree Contractors Association Australia run an article on the ever-expanding world of trees and risk with ‘Proactive Tree Risk Management in The Arboricultural Industry’.
Innovative products, Association News and our new Vegetation Management section are also keeping you up to date with the industry.

The Feb/Mar 2022 issue features the RUTHMANN Bluelift SA18HB distributed by Ahern Australia. Cassian Humphreys goes back to his Part 1 of “Tree care and Ecovillage Movement” as he now has Part 2 in his sights – this is an exciting Conservation Arboriculture project. Guy’s international review of industry works and standards continues in his latest article – Consistent Cutting: Continuing the Quest. In the Industry People section we talk to Mona Bruckhoff and her fresh QAA input. Peter Dubiez runs another feature R U OK – A Conservation Could Change a Life, this feature is based on an interview with Advanced Tree Works owner Owen Hardy. Innovative products, Association News and our Forestry section are also keeping you up to date with the industry.

The Dec/Jan 2021-22 issue features the new Husqvarna 592 XP® chainsaw available early 2022.
Cassian Humphreys kicks off with a brand new series on ancient trees (the true champions of resilience) with his first article – ‘The Body Language of an Ancient Sentinel’. Guy Meilleur tells us all about ‘Historic Tree Care in Europe’ – Part 2, while Peter Dubiez has created a great initiative with pertinent questions – “R U OK - A Conversation Could Change a Life”. TCAA comes on board from this issue with a solid input on ‘Tree Risk and Lightning – An Arborists Guide’. In ‘Case Study’ we talk to Trees R Us about their business growth while in the equipment section we feature chippers and clean-up options followed by a selection of innovative products.

The Oct/Nov 2021 issue features Bandit Tree Equipment and their new milestone with EEA taking over the company. Cassian Humphreys tells us about the hearth of arboriculture, while Guy Meilleur takes us through historic trees in Slovenia. Peter Dubiez asks “Why and how did you get into the tree “game”?’, while Stephen Frank and Kyrsten Raynor look into the urban environment and its inherent stress factors. This issue we also put through its paces the EGO commercial cordless outdoor power equipment, check the latest updated on the Vermeer Arborist Seminar Series 2021. We also look at new technologies, equipment and news in Forestry.

The Aug/Sep 2021 issue features AlmaCrawlers Spiderbooms and their new concept on working at heights. Cassian Humphreys tells us about protecting veteran trees in Australia in his 2nd part of his technical feature, while Stephen Frank and Kyrsten Raynor tell us about tree selection and climate change. This issue we also put through its paces the EGO Telescopic Power Pole System. Case Studies, Elevated work platforms and access options, smart solutions, news and innovative products are only a few of the other topics in this edition which delves also into the latest equipment and technology in Forestry.

The Jun/Jul 2021 issue features Platform Sales Australia and their advice on how to untangle the web of choices when it comes to choosing a spider lift. Cassian Humphreys tells us about protecting veteran trees in Australia, while Ronald Rothaas and Guy Meilleur join forces to revitalise a hollow champion tree. Peter Dubiez looks into how technology should be there to make our lives much easier, while Iain Curry talks to Simon Lonsdale about his career in Arboriculture in our “Industry People” section.
This issue we also put through its paces the EGO CSX3000 Commercial Cordless Top Handle Chainsaw and the Ruthmann Bluelift SA18HB Spider Lift.
Case Studies, Saws and log splitters, smart solutions, news and innovative products are only a few of the other topics in this edition.


In the Apr/May 2021 edition we celebrate the 25th birthday of The Australian Arbor Age magazine. This issue features the Husqvarna’s line-up of arborist tree care saws and pole saws. All the historical writers of AA come back on board with technical features from Cassian Humphreys, Guy Meilleur, Graeme McMahon, Peter Dubiez. We go also back to one of our most favourite features, 'How Trees Survive' by Dr. Alex Shigo.

Feb/Mar 2021 edition marks the 25th anniversary of The Australian Arbor Age magazine.
This issue features the popular chipper brand Hansa which has launched an exciting new range of commercial chippers. In Training for Trees, Peter Chaffin looks at how this is the right time to carry out a review of your current staff needs regarding their expectations and requirements, along with their current qualifications.
Our Skills Shortages, Technologies in Business, Equipment Financing, Health and Safety, and Business Development series articles continue to address a range of topics, from the use of digital technologies to make the industry safer to supporting apprentices and trainees. We also look at ten tips to keep the cash flowing and a great selection of innovative products, while in the Forestry section we showcase the latest forestry equipment.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERIES - Managing Change.

INDUSTRY PEOPLE - Mitch Seaward.
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Our feature story focuses on climate change, with Gail Bruce taking us through this pressing, all-important issue.Meanwhile, our Skills Shortages,Technologies in Business, Equipment Financing, Health and Safety, and Business Development series articles continue to address a range of respective topics, from the Additional Identified Skills Shortage payment to the Small Business Digital Champions Project and more.

This issue’s cover features platform specialist Platform Sales Australia and its  CTE & TRACESS ranges of lifts  which are designed to deliver best-in-class performance. Our feature story focuses on climate change, with Gail Bruce taking us through this pressing, all-important issue.Meanwhile, our Skills Shortages,Technologies in Business, Equipment Financing, Health and Safety, and Business Development series articles continue to address a range of respective topics, from the Additional Identified Skills Shortage payment to the Small Business Digital Champions Project and more.

This issue’s cover features the Bandit Model 18XP drum chipper, designed to
be user-friendly and deliver best-in-class performance. Our feature story focuses on climate change, with Gail Bruce taking us through this pressing, all-important issue.Meanwhile, our Skills Shortages,Technologies in Business, Equipment Financing, Health and Safety, and Business Development series articles continue to address a range of respective topics, from the Additional Identified Skills Shortage payment to the Small Business Digital Champions Project and more.

If you are Arborist and live in Australia nothing but your reading experience describes this magazine - a Tree Industry Bible  featuring exclusive industry news, product reviews, and in-depth reports on business development for tree industry professionals  with training resource and knowledge base, positioning  this brand as second to none in Aussie market.

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The Australian Arbor Age Magazine - February - March 2023

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