Tasmanian Arboricultural Organisation

15/06/2026

🌳 Upcoming Online Seminar: Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer 🌳

The Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) is an invasive pest that poses a significant threat to Australia's urban forests, native vegetation, and amenity trees.

Join us for an upcoming online arboriculture seminar to learn more about this emerging pest, including how to identify it, understand its impacts, and help prevent its spread.

Whether you're an arborist, land manager, tree enthusiast, or simply interested in protecting our trees, this is an excellent opportunity to stay informed.

📅 Tuesday, July 14
⏰ 2:00 PM
💻 Online

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14/06/2026

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Planting eucalyptus in Spain has created "green deserts." A new study shows how these plantations are hurting native bird populations.

04/05/2026

Trace Balla, author of Treeshape, Rivertime, and Rockhopping, says "Ever since I was a kid my favourite place has always been up a tree". Her latest graphic novel explores many issues; trees, a love of trees, protection of trees and the wonderful natural world around us.

Another exceptional book that will appeal to young and old alike, with sensational illustrations in Balla's unique style, and deeper messages for anyone ready to explore them.

Highly recommended

11/03/2026

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

We’re inviting arborists and industry professionals to propose presentations for the upcoming Safety Innovations in Arboriculture Conference.

If you have insights, case studies, new techniques, or innovations that improve workplace safety in arboriculture, we would love to hear from you.

Conference Dates & Locations:
• Hobart – Tuesday 28 July – Wrest Point Casino
• Launceston – Thursday 30 July – Launceston Conference Centre

If you're interested in presenting, please get in touch with your proposed topic.

WORKSAFE TASMANIA

https://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/services-and-events/month

CONFERENCE

https://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/services-and-events/conference

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

https://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/services-and-events/conference

REVIEW PRESENTATIONS ON YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/

These recordings provide a useful overview of the types of topics, presentation styles and practical insights that have been shared by previous speakers.

11/03/2026

ISA TRAQ 3.0
22-24 April 2026
The University of Melbourne (Burnley)

Registrations close on 19 March

PROGRAM GUIDE
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS- https://www.trees.org.au/tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq

REGISTER FOR ALL COURSES
https://oncue.eventsair.com/arboriculture-australia-traq-courses/traq2026/Site/Register

MORE INFO: [email protected]

Upcoming ISA TRAQ Course Dates:

Melbourne: 22 - 24 April 2026
Perth: 12 - 14 May 2026
Sydney: 17-19 June 2026
Sydney: 4 - 6 August 2026
Adelaide: 31 August - 2 September 2026
Adelaide: 18 - 20 Nov 2026
Hobart: 1-3 July 2026
Melbourne: 4 - 6 August 2026
Sydney: 10 - 12 November 2026

25/02/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Australian New Arborist of the Year. If you’re in your first 3 years of arboriculture or vegetation management, this one’s for you.

REGISTER NOW:
https://www.trees.org.au/new-arborist-of-the-year

23/02/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Australian New Arborist of the Year. If you’re in your first 3 years of arboriculture or vegetation management, this one’s for you.

REGISTER NOW:

https://www.trees.org.au/new-arborist-of-the-year

21/02/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Australian New Arborist of the Year. If you’re in your first 3 years of arboriculture or vegetation management, this one’s for you.

REGISTER NOW: https://www.trees.org.au/new-arborist-of-the-year

20/02/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026
Australian New Arborist of the Year. If you’re in your first 3 years of arboriculture or vegetation management, this one’s for you.

REGISTER NOW: https://www.trees.org.au/new-arborist-of-the-year

11/02/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to all competitors for an outstanding competition. What a fantastic weekend we had. A few curveballs came our way. In true style we overcame them, and with great community spirit and the support of our sponsors and volunteers another successful climbing competition.

Extra special mention to the incredible apprentices from Victoria, you did yourselves proud.