Posts Tagged ‘trees’
Half our paddock gum trees to die due to poor farming practices ?
July 10th, 2009
Gum tree - Image from Flickr by ben britten from New York City, USA
According to a report from The Age, poor farming practices are apparently to blame for thousands upon thousands of century old eucyalypts dying in outback paddocks across south eastern Australia …
Problems of Unmanaged trees
April 15th, 2009
Left unchecked, problems can present a major liability and can cause massive damage and costs down the track – not all of them covered by insurance.
Falling branches during storms can lay waste to roofs and carports with ease. Growing branches can damage power lines and roots can do unseen damage to foundations, landscaping, underground pipes and plumbing. Poorly managed trees can rapidly decay due to diseases, parasites and fungi and can be the source of household pest problems including termites and species of borers. Leaves can clog gutters, drains and pool filters.
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Tags: borers, fungi, leaves, parasites, Property Damage, termites, trees | 
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The Value and Benefits of Trees
April 14th, 2009
Trees are the world’s lungs, but they are not only important to our environment.
When managed properly, trees can be great assets to your property. Mature trees can give your property impressive views and add greatly to the value and landscape of your home.
Some trees are heritage registered and priceless.
