After the wild windy weather of this week, lots of trees have come down throughout the Dandenongs. Sherbrooke Tree Service can chip and mulch branches and trees, and help get fallen debris cleaned up after the storm. Visit the contact
Kalorama Tree Service
Graeme ascending one of the large Mountain Ash we had to prune in Kalorama for public safety. We have a motorised tree climbing winch that allows us to climb vast distances very efficiently. When pruning trees in Kalorama, having the
Tree Lopping Warburton
ATRAES the Arborist and Height Safety Equipment Specialists shot part of their new catalog showing some of the tree pruning in Warburton we were doing. The above was taking before Graeme climbed one of the Mountain Ash we were pruning.
Tree Pruning Emerald
Do you have a beautiful feature tree in your garden? Does it need: Dead Wood Removal Tree Removals Tree Pruning Fenceline Tree Clearing Crown Lifting Weight Reduction Thinning and Balance Our trained arborists specialise in tree pruning, to make your
Tree Removal Ferny Creek
We remove all kinds of trees in Ferny Creek, from small tree felling to large tree removals – we do it all. In Yarra Ranges Shire there are different requirements for permits, Sherbrooke Tree Service can advise you on what
ISA Planning for Maintenance not Removals Podcast
A podcast of Graeme McMahon’s presentation on the topic of “Planning for maintenance, not removals” is available on iTunes from ISA. The audio follows the presentation slides, and runs through some of the tree removals Sherbrooke Tree Service has done
Tree Pruning Dandenong Ranges
As winter sets in, now is the time to get tree pruning work done. Pruning can greatly improve tree health, and provide an early insight into future problems. We provide a tree pruning service in the Dandenong Ranges, and the
New Video: Nicholas Gardens Tree Removal Sherbrooke
The video editing is finally complete, and the video is uploaded! Removal of a mature Mountain Ash in the Alfred Nicholas Gardens during mid 2012. The tree stood over a spectacular rock water feature and entry area to the Gardens
Emergency Tree Work Eastern Suburbs
Some photos of an urgent tree removal we did a few weeks back. A tree had caught fire and the CFA was called to contain the fire. After bringing the tree fire under control, the decision was made to bring
Tree Removal Jobs of 2011
A short video of some jobs we did in 2011. 2011 was a fairly productive year with a fair variety of work. Tree Removal Bulk Fire Killed Tree Felling Tree Blasting Rope Access Rock Blasting
Urgent Tree Work and Emergency Tree Service
Sherbrooke Tree Service is available to deal with urgent and emergency tree work in the Dandenong Ranges and Eastern Suburbs as storms hit the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Storm Damaged Trees Emergency Tree Removal Broken Branches Urgent Tree Care Tree
Tree Felling with Jacks Ferny Creek
Safe Work Australia Tree Trimming Code of Practice Draft
There has been an amended draft from Safe Work Australia regarding the Draft Code of Practice for Tree Trimming. As per our last response to the July 2011 draft, Graeme McMahon’s feedback is available below. September 2011 Tree Trimming Draft
Single Rope Technique for Efficient Tree Climbing
This is the page I’ll be updating with the results During the early 1990’s, Graeme McMahon monitored the heart rates of climbers using various canopy access systems. In comparing spurs, prussic, frog and yosemite, he found the single rope technique
Tree Felling Cockatoo
Having trouble with trees growing too big? This customer did. These were planted not that long ago, and quickly grew to an unmanageable size. Our Cockatoo Tree Removal service was called in to help fix the problem. The small trees
Tree Removal Belgrave
Nasty storm damage tree removal in Belgrave a few weeks back. A large Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) had blown out of the ground during a storm that swept through Belgrave. The tree uprooted and fell downhill through a neighbours roof.
Tree Trimming Code of Practice Draft
THE SEPTEMBER DRAFT WHICH SURPASSES THIS IS AVAILABLE HERE A draft code of practice has been presented for comment on the topic of “Managing Risks in Tree Trimming and Arboricultural Work“. The majority of the practical tree industry is notoriously
Urgent Tree to Remove off House in Cockatoo
An emergency job came up where a tree had fallen onto the roof of a house in Cockatoo. The tree had caused structural damage to the house, and the pitch of the roof made access quick difficult. When we work
Monbulk, Kallista and The Patch Tree Service, Care and Removal
Had a recently lightning struck tree removal to do in The Patch. The bark was starting to fall off, but the tree was still reasonably sound. Trees that are struck by lightning rarely seem to survive, and sadly they are
Arboricultural Reports
Be very wary of well meaning arboricultural reports and opinions on the health of trees. Defect inside of trees is difficult to spot and often the opinions expressed are not based on experience of tree removals and storm damage work.