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5 Signs of a Dangerous Tree

Trees can be a stunning feature in any yard. Having one that is both mature and healthy adds a touch of elegance and charm to your property. When in season, the lush foliage of a mature tree brings natural, vibrant colour to your yard. But most importantly, its heavy branches provide a beautiful venue for […]

“Old Bottlebutt” in Burrawan State Forest

"Old Bottlebutt" in Burrawan State Forest

Jonnie took the Wolf Pack to see ‘Old BottleButt’ near Port Macquarie – she’s a beauty, 16-meter circumference at the base, that would be a heck of a stump grinding job!! Located in Burrawan State Forest, “Old Bottlebutt” as it is commonly known, is an ancient Red Bloodwood tree. Over 200 years the tree has […]

Camellia Gardens Fruit Bats

Jonnie from Wolf Trees installing sprinkler system in Robinia tree in Camellia Gardens

Wolf Trees & Gardens were contracted by Camellia Gardens in Caringbah to deal with a problem with fruit bats. The bats roost in a large Robinia tree and damage it by defoliating. Wolf Trees installed a sprinkler system in the top of the tree to force the bats to move on to neighbouring trees, giving […]

Extreme Guttering

When it comes to double story houses you don’t want to be cleaning the gutters yourself and you don’t want to adopt the mentality of out of sight out of mind. What you do want to do, like this family in Loftus did, is call us! We love solving problems and looking for ways to […]

Removal of Gum Tree in Gymea

Arborists cutting down dead gum tree in residential backyard

There is no doubt that the sight of a gum tree is iconically Australian and forms an integral part of the Australian identity. In fact, the government encourages the protection of trees, and many councils like the Sutherland Shire council are strategically planning to make sure trees remain a distinctive part of Sutherland Shire’s character. […]

Storm Damage in Enmore

removal of a large tree damaged in a storm

When you live in an inner Sydney neighbourhood such as Enmore, being surrounded by greenery is important, not only as greenery produces oxygen for all air-breathing life but for privacy and because it is beautiful to look out on. Unfortunately, sometimes, there is a downside to being surrounded by greenery, which is what residents in […]

Council Tree Removal Regulations in Sutherland Shire

arborists assessing the situation prior to removal of large tree

In June 2017, the Sutherland Shire Council relaxed some of its tree removal regulations to allow private property owners more control over the vegetation on their property. These new regulations walk a fine line between protecting both the area’s magnificent canopy and its residents’ properties. Council advised residents to familiarise themselves with the new statutes […]

Tree Removal in Bundeena

Jonnie from Wolf Trees climbing Norfolk Pine in Bundeena

The owner of a holiday house in Bundeena contacted Wolf Trees & Gardens to remove a tree that was within 2 meters of the property boundary. The tree removed was a Norfolk Island Hibiscus (Lagunaria Patersonia). The job was completed quickly and all the debris was hiked back to the top of the hill. It […]