In February 2011 Cyclone Yasi passed through northern Queensland causing untold destruction. The local electrical authority engaged Greening Australia to do a professional assessment of tree damage with a view to improving vegetation management in order…
Sometimes when trees are cleared for development it is a requirement of some authorities to undertake replacement or compensatory plantings. The philosophy is that there will be no net loss of canopy cover and habitat. Laudable sentiments. However for…
These trees were introduced to Australia a long time ago. They were ideal for planting around schools - lovely shade and no maintenance. Many are still there. Their crushed leaves have a lovely camphor smell and the timber is very decorative. However…
Brisbane City Council has a protection mechanism for established trees called the Natural Asset Local Law (NALL). The trees are not necessarily native but are considered to contribute to the landscape character of the city. To ascertain their…
It is clear that not everyone thinks that Camphor Laurels are an environmental problem. As at 2012 two of Queensland's largest Councils still plant them as street trees. Perhaps someone could be so kind as to take those responsible and show them most of…