Tree vandalism leaves council stumped
As Adelaide councils and residents struggle to protect local trees from dropping aquifer levels and harsh conditions, the cutting down of a 10 year old tree in one of its public parks has left the City...
View ArticleOwners out on a limb on tree law changes
New regulations to protect significant trees are proving slow to implement.
View ArticleSignificant trees to go for Adelaide Oval upgrade
Some significant trees are to be cut down to make way for the Adelaide Oval upgrade, including one where a lighting tower will be located.
View ArticleDevelopers fined for removing old tree
Two developers and a contractor who removed a significant tree from a property at Ascot Park without council permission have been fined $35,000 each, plus costs, by an Adelaide court.
View ArticleChanges to lopping laws 'too harsh'
Arborists, environmentalists and local councils say regulation changes that make it easier to cut down trees on private properties go too far.
View ArticlePlants take narrow view on climate change
A study has shown some Australian plants are able to adapt to climatic changes by altering their leaves over time.
View ArticleWar-time tree added to heritage list
A tree next to Memorial Drive in Adelaide has been given provisional heritage listing.
View ArticleExpert warns Burnside tree 'likely to die'
A tree expert says Burnside Village Shopping Centre's big river red gum is likely to die without more intervention.
View ArticleVictoria Square to blend tree varieties
The redeveloped Victoria Square will combine native and overseas trees.
View ArticleResearchers seek designer trees for small yards
Researchers are working on designer eucalypts to suit small home gardens and other urban landscapes.
View ArticleNative plantings fight deforestation trend
A planting trial over the next three decades will do its part to help restore some of South Australia's overworked land.
View ArticleUrban dwellers fight back to restore natural habitat
Some urban dwellers are doing their bit to counteract the sprawl and restore areas of natural habitat.
View Article140-year-old Moreton Bay Fig cut down in Hindmarsh Square hours after special...
Contractors have already cut down a 140-year-old Moreton Bay Fig tree in Hindmarsh Square hours after a decision was made to remove it. The Adelaide City Council voted in December to remove the tree at...
View ArticleIs this the answer to our urban drought and heat problems?
Every rain falls on the plains and hills of Adelaide, thousands of litres of polluted water is pushed into the Gulf St Vincent, to the detriment of local sea life and the parched landscape it runs...
View ArticleRemoval of remaining large trees in Adelaide Mall draws mixed reaction
Final stages of the refurbishment of the Rundle Street Mall, which will include the planting of 48 Chinese elm trees, will soon see the removal of three remaining central trees.
View ArticleFalling for the colours of autumn around the Adelaide Hills
Cooler temperatures means the pallette of autumn colours are being brushed across the Adelaide Hills at the moment.
View ArticleMighty oaks from tiny acorns grow
When was the last time that you planted a tree? Thought like a tree? Thought about the tree on your nature strip? The urban forest has a long lifecycle from the very first moment that a seedlings roots...
View ArticleSafety concerns over trees growing close to roads in South Australia
The number of trees growing close to South Australia's road is a concern to several different organisations and groups in the state.
View ArticleAustralia's fastest tree climbers race to Adelaide for National Tree Climbing...
Professional arborists from around Australia will test their skills in Adelaide this weekend for the National Tree Climbing Championships.
View ArticleAustralia could lose mangroves to sea level rise, research warns
Parts of Australia can lose their coastal mangroves to sea level rise before the end of this century, according to new research.
View Article'Purple haze' jacaranda attraction proposed for regional South Australia road
Bold plans are underway to transform a South Australian country road into a "purple haze", with thousands of blooming jacaranda trees to create a tourist attraction.
View ArticleStorm aftermath: Who is liable when a tree falls causing damage
When a tree falls over a boundary line, who picks up the cost of removal and any necessary repairs?
View ArticleRecovering from Pinery: How re-planting has helped heal emotional and...
A farm devastated by the Pinery fires is coming back to life a year on since project began to re-plant hundreds of trees lost on the property in Freeling.
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