TREENET

17/06/2026

🌳🌳 TREENET NEWS FOR JUNE IS OUT NOW!

The latest edition of TREENET's eNews hit inboxes earlier this week. This month we highlighted the topic of 'working in tree protection zones', which will be a key learning topic at this year's symposium in September.

Also in this newsletter:
👉 tropical tree species nominated for trials down south
👉 on the road with TREENET in Adelaide, on Ngadjuri Country and in Mackay
👉 new research showing urban trees are worth more than they cost
👉 Avenues of Honour from the ACT
👉 plus much more!

Did you miss it? Check it out online now!
https://mailchi.mp/2f3d10b05a66/treenet-news-june-2026

15/06/2026

TREENET Director Tim is out and about in Victoria this week. First of all attending and presenting at the VTIO Winter Seminar.

With over 110 keen tree industry people attending it is a fantastic event bringing like-minded tree industry people together. The day included an excellent presentation from Vicki Shukuroglou on the eucalypts of Melbourne.

Thanks VTIO for a top event!


Tree Industry Organisation (VTIO)

11/06/2026

‼🌳 We didn't want anyone to miss out on the earlybird rates - so posting one last reminder that today is the last day for registering at the earlybird rate!

You can request an invoice and pay later, if you need to 😀

Find out more and register: https://treenet.org/27th-national-street-tree-symposium/

09/06/2026

🌳‼️TREENET SYMPOSIUM EARLYBIRD RATES FINISH TOMORROW!

Don't pay more than you need to attend this year's National Street Tree Symposium. Register before earlybird rates close tomorrow!

Our Day 1 program includes expert speakers who will educate and inspire you with world-leading examples of community engagement with surprises, fun and networking.

Our Day 2 program will consider where urban tree roots grow, how to best apply AS4970-2025, and how to bring these together for tree protection.

There's something for everyone. Find out more and register now!
https://treenet.org/27th-national-street-tree-symposium/

09/06/2026

TREENET Director Lyndal spotted this excellent example of development recognising a valued street tree in Brisbane.

This building is set back from the front fence PLUS the entire facade of half the building is also set back to allow this beautiful shady Poinciana to stay in place and continue to provide much loved and beneficial shade for the street.

On day 2 at TREENET's Symposium in September the topic of trees and development will be the core discussion, looking at three key topics (1) Urban soils and thriving trees; (2) Can't we just cut it?; and (3) Working 'in the zone'.

Have a look at the program online: https://treenet.org/2026-symposium-program/

05/06/2026

🌳🌏 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026

This year's theme for World Environment Day, , is a reminder that climate action starts with the choices we make today.

One of the simplest and most effective ways to create cooler, healthier and more resilient communities is by growing and caring for trees in our cities and finding space for MORE trees. Urban trees help reduce heat, store carbon, support biodiversity, improve air quality and create greener places for people to live, work and play.

Let's celebrate the vital role of urban forests and continue working together to grow thriving tree canopies for future generations!

03/06/2026

🌳🎤 TREENET SYMPOSIUM - SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT

Gayle Dallaston's journey to verge gardening started at her own place - she had removed all the grass from her property and was fed up with mowing her nature strip, so she decided to convert the grass to garden instead. This began the journey of learning more about gardening on the verge, the council collaboration to achieve this and the broader benefits for everyone from the additional shade and biodiversity that verge gardening can create.

In her symposium presentation Gayle will talk about her experience and answer the questions of community collaboration, working towards building positive connections and attitudes in the community space.

See this and more at Symposium 2026 in September. Register now:
https://treenet.org/27th-national-street-tree-symposium/

01/06/2026

🌳🌳 TREENET OUT AND ABOUT IN ADELAIDE

TREENET Directors Tim and Cameron met up last week at a Resilient Urban Futures seminar in Adelaide. The event brought professionals together from engineering, urban planning, horticulture and hydrology to explore resilient urban design, with a focus on tree health, stormwater and greening.

Topics covered engineering for trees, water sensitive urban design, creating water sensitive cities and practical aspects of integrating trees successfully into city environments. As well the broader environmental and community benefits were explored.

Thanks to for hosting! Pictured with Tim and Cameron are Prof. Mizanur Rahman (Adelaide University) and Prof. Mahdi Miri Disfani (University of Melbourne), both geotechnical engineers who presented at the seminar on their research work in green engineering.

01/06/2026

🌳🌳 SYMPOSIUM EARLYBIRD RATES FINISH IN 11 DAYS

Don't pay more than you need to for your TREENET Symposium attendance - register before 11 June to secure the earlybird rate.

If you need to pay in the new financial year you can register and secure the earlybird rate and receive an invoice that you can pay early in July.

So, why wait!? Book now!
https://treenet.org/27th-national-street-tree-symposium/

31/05/2026

Trees cooling our cities everyday. One of many reasons we need more trees in our cities!

Urban heat can place a lot of pressure on our communities. Let’s plant in our cities and keep things nice and cool for summers to come 🌳

We work with who create resources to reduce urban heat and build more resilient communities.
For more, visit https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/resilience-and-natural-hazard-risk/urban-heat