Thursday, September 18, 2025

Trees

Support for successful establishment of trees may be available under Victoria's Trees on Farms Program Support for successful establishment of trees may be available under Victoria's Trees on Farms Program (Image supplied by John Fitzsimmons
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Victoria offers grants for farm trees

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By John Fitzsimmons

The Victorian Government has announced the availability of grants to support the planting of trees on farms, promoting the potential benefits for farmers, the greenlife industry and the environment. This new grant program is broadly separated into two parts: one where the farmer or landowner implements the program, and a second where specialist planting and/or plantation management services are engaged by the farmer or landowner.… Continue reading

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A typical Australian new housing situation. What's missing apart from the trees? Shade, cooling, wildlife habitat, general amenity. Some parts of the land development industry admit they can do better. Would a new Urban Greening study discipline help? (Images supplied by John Fitzsimmons) A typical Australian new housing situation. What's missing apart from the trees? Shade, cooling, wildlife habitat, general amenity. Some parts of the land development industry admit they can do better. Would a new Urban Greening study discipline help? (Images supplied by John Fitzsimmons)
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The fight for trees and their benefits

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By  John Fitzsimmons

Most people reading this journal probably admire and appreciate trees. Some might not be huge fans, but I’d like to think there are very few tree-hating readers. But the haters, more who just don’t care and others who simply have other (usually political or monetary) priorities, are preventing or limiting the benefits of trees accruing to society and the world at large.… Continue reading

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No tree is exactly the same in form, size and foliage No tree is exactly the same in form, size and foliage
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Putting a REAL value on trees

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There are those who love trees simply for their beauty and splendour. There are people who regard trees as being ‘in the way’ of some more immediate perceived want or need, or who dislike living with trees in close proximity for cultural or aesthetic reasons.… Continue reading

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When there is little space or too many underground pipes, pots can be used (Image: Patrick Regnault) When there is little space or too many underground pipes, pots can be used (Image: Patrick Regnault)
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Shrinking backyards – are trees a viable option?

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By Patrick Regnault

For those of us who have chosen the rural life, finding the right location and types of trees to plant is our dilemma. For people living in urban and suburban areas it is much more difficult, and sometimes planting a tree is not advised.… Continue reading

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General guidelines for successful tree planting: (a) 75mm watering basin around the trunk, (b) 75mm of mulch, clear of the trunk and beyond the edge of the hole overlapping the undisturbed soil, (c) backfill with site soil (based on Craul 1992, drawn by K. Smith, Metropolitan Trees Handbook, 2003 General guidelines for successful tree planting: (a) 75mm watering basin around the trunk, (b) 75mm of mulch, clear of the trunk and beyond the edge of the hole overlapping the undisturbed soil, (c) backfill with site soil (based on Craul 1992, drawn by K. Smith, Metropolitan Trees Handbook, 2003
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Giving trees their best start: It’s worth it

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By John Fitzsimmons

The benefits of trees in our landscapes and streetscapes are many, widely published, and should be widely recognised and accepted. Monetary valuations of mature urban trees (2022 estimated values) can range up to $220,000 each, and annual maintenance costs, depending on management programs, can be $150/year or more for decades of benefit.… Continue reading

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Playspaces that are well planted with trees offer nature play in mini forests (images supplied by Remarkable Trees) Playspaces that are well planted with trees offer nature play in mini forests (images supplied by Remarkable Trees)
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Ideas for improving tree outcomes in new development areas

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By Jason Summers

Creating treescapes can be impactful and improve the look and feel of a destination. To achieve high quality outcomes, it takes a lot of planning and appropriate species selection that is relevant to the location and local environmental conditions.… Continue reading

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A well-protected paperbark tree (Image: Janet Hodgkiss) A well-protected paperbark tree (Image: Janet Hodgkiss)
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Garden trees – the choices we make

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By Patrick Regnault

There is a big emphasis on planting trees in gardens, parks and streets to help cool down our towns and cities, and to reduce the need for air conditioning. Whilst trees bring great benefits, we also need to be smart and mostly practical about which trees to use, where to plant them and how to look after them.… Continue reading

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Eucalyptus robusta ‘Matong’PBR (Image: Flemings Nurseries) Eucalyptus robusta ‘Matong’PBR (Image: Flemings Nurseries)
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Playing the ‘long game’ with advanced trees

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Many industries now utilise fast-track design and manufacturing methods to more quickly deliver products that meet customer demands and expectations in a rapidly changing world. However, in the greenlife world, especially in the advanced tree sector, participants must, by definition, play a ‘long game’.… Continue reading

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