Tasmanian Arboricultural Organisation

18/08/2026

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06/08/2026

02/08/2026

How 'safe' is your life?

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Most people judge risk not by statistics, but by what they see on the news. When a plane crashes, people become nervous about flying.

14/07/2026

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About $1 billion in health spending would be saved if Sydneysiders had greater access to more dense tree canopy, a new report by the Committee for Sydney think tank suggests.

The committee has proposed a series of greenways linking Sydney's waterways using council and agency-owned land as ways to plant new canopy and create public space.

📲 Read Declan Bowring’s full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-13/one-billion-health-savings-greening-greater-sydney/106901582

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

https://www.ecoticias.com/en/spain-planted-an-invasive-tree-in-1960-thinking-it-was-a-great-idea-and-whats-worrying-is-how-its-now-hammering-local-birdlife-because-the-ecosystem-cant-keep-up/33284/

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