Episode: Three
Date: 18th April 2009
Story: Passion of Trees
Presenter: Neville Passmore

Neville?s passion for trees leads him to a tree surgery by the ?Arbor Centre?-a company specialising in mature tree transplanting-in support to promote correct tree care for those wishing to transplant mature trees.

Arbor Centre

• Specialises in Tree Surgery, Mature Tree Transplanting and Arboricultural Consultancy
• Arbor Centre was established in 1985 by Rob Bodenstaff with the aim of providing correct tree care to the people who own or have responsibility for trees; to enable mature tree transplanting options and to generally nurture a passion for trees.
• Since that time, Arbor Centre has proven itself to be the most respected Arboricultural Company in Western Australia with its expertise sort after locally, nationally and internationally.
• The people at Arbor Centre are trained to interpret the needs of trees and their root systems such that tree owners can confidently make informed decisions about their ongoing welfare.

• The Arbor Centre was instrumental in moving the ?Kimberley Giant? to Kings Park, a journey of 3200 km.
• Other notable projects include

-Citylink project in Melbourne, involving 100 year old elm trees
-Sydney Olympic games tree-scaping
-Involved on a daily level in moving trees from gardens about to be destroyed to their nursery and then back to new/existing gardens

• Trees often need extensive preparation for a move including root pruning and fertilizing.
• Anti transparent sprays help hold onto the moisture inside leaves and stems.
• Roots are covered after lifting to prevent drying out and the tree is carefully loaded onto flat tray using a soft sling

• Arbor Centre staff are trained to do the above steps, including trimming a tree to reduce the risk of limb failure.
• The Arbor Centre seeks out trees to add to their nursery from home gardens as well as commercial sites.
• Trees have differing values, some can be worth a lot ? check out the Arbor Centre website to find out more

Contact
Arbor Centre
Street Address: 731 Welshpool Road East Wattle Grove WA 6107
Phone: (08) 9359 9300
Fax: (08) 9359 9311
Email: info@arborcentre.com.au
Website: www.arborcentre.com.au