In recent years a significant number of papers have emerged describing the benefits to humans gained from urban trees and forests. Some studies have attempted to attach a financial benefit to these services. Given the number of papers, various types of literature reviews are also available. This paper synthesises those reviews and more recent papers…

Together with Ben Seamark, Ian’s presentation will focus on how the successful integration of the Forestree Tree Management System into their tree operations has driven service delivery improvements. How the  software’s connection to Power Bi and subsequent data analysis has led to improved performance of staff and informed decision making around programs, reactive work and…

Woodlea model as a Case Study by Jason Summers (project arborist) and Julian Gregg Project Manager. Jason Summers Over 23 years of local government experience in Parks management in a growing City. Passionate about trees and creating parks and streetscapes that flourish. Recently started a new business called Remarkable Trees and helping people get great…

Balancing the business needs and an expanding event calendar is never straight forward when considering the needs of a protected animal species and its growing population. In this session you will learn about the expanding Flying Fox colony located in Botanic Park and the measures put in place to reduce the impact on the living…

Emma Lewellyn Emma is a practicing Horticultural Therapist at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. As a professional horticulturalist Emma has many years’ experience with Horticultural Therapy, Garden Education, Permaculture, and Garden and landscape design. Her practice is firmly planted in the ethics and principles of permaculture, honouring both earth care and people care. She is interested…

This session is about identifying where the real investment is when it comes to managing trees in an ‘asset management’ portfolio. About treating trees as part of an asset inventory in much the same way we consider power and water supply, communication infrastructure, drains, roads, footpaths buildings and structures, as assets  …… Recognising also that…

The costs of maintaining an urban tree over its lifecycle have been considered in several models. However, are these models typical of larger, long-lived urban street trees growing under Australian conditions? The costs of maintaining an urban street tree under Australian management regimes, including purchase and planting costs of a common street tree species, herbicide and…

Preserving and increasing urban greenness, vegetation and urban tree canopy cover has become one of the most critical considerations for strategic planning within local government organisations. The urban forest and community green spaces have been identified as an important asset that policymakers can use to mitigate the many negative environmental effects of urbanisation and the…

In recent years a significant number of papers have emerged describing the benefits to humans gained from urban trees and forests. Some studies have attempted to attach a financial benefit to these services. Given the number of papers, various types of literature reviews are also available. This paper synthesises those reviews and more recent papers…

This session is about identifying where the real investment is when it comes to managing trees in an ‘asset management’ portfolio. About treating trees as part of an asset inventory in much the same way we consider power and water supply, communication infrastructure, drains, roads, footpaths buildings and structures, as assets  …… Recognising also that…

The Miyawaki Method of forestry is an innovative Japanese approach to the rapid, cultivation of biodiverse forest patches within cities and their surrounds. It is an emerging global phenomenon that has inspired industry leaders, communities, and environmental practitioners around the world. By using such techniques to introduce biodiversity back into human settlements, cities stand to…

The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities has provided evidence of the water cycle benefits of new approaches to urban design and housing typologies, what factors influence design quality of infill development and perceptions of Adelaide residents regarding a range of dwelling types, including the value attributed to private and communal green spaces on private land…

Ben is presenting with Ian Seccafien; their presentation will focus on how the successful integration of the Forestree Tree Management System into their tree operations has driven service delivery improvements. How the  software’s connection to Power Bi and subsequent data analysis has led to improved performance of staff and informed decision making around programs, reactive…

Located in the western part of Adelaide Botanic Garden next to the Ginkgo Gate, the Garden of Health demonstrates the use of plants to heal and promote health and wellbeing in western and non-western cultures. This garden has been designed to give visitors a sense of how the use of medicinal plants has developed over…

Once a marginal practice, installing native plants on residential street verges is becoming increasingly common – and a number of Perth local governments (as well as state government entities) are actively promoting and incentivising the practice. However, little information is available on the benefits and challenges of transforming the street verge to a native garden,…

Melbourne has large areas of on-street car-parking that could be converted into green space. In this presentation, I show (1) how these spaces can be identified, (2) how a carpark-sized planting area that delivers canopy, biodiversity and flood mitigation can fit in these spaces, and (3) give modelled results showing the benefits of converting this…

Kelly Bramhill Kelly Bramhill has worked at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium since 2015 in a variety of roles in the Public Programmes team. Kelly has a multidisciplinary background with experience in public programming, community engagement, education and training delivery in scientific and cultural institutions. With a background in compliance and operational management in…

This presentation is based on research by Susan Bendel that focused on the interaction of roots from Eucalyptus leucoxylon, Lophostemon confertus, Callistemon salignus, Allocasuarina littoralis, Acer palmatum and Pyrus calleryana with stormwater pipes. The pipes had cracks of 0.04mm, 0.66mm and 1.48mm cut along their upper surfaces. There was no significant difference in the mass of…

A workshop focussing on the skills shortage in the industry, and potential recruitment strategies.  Featuring presentations from industry representatives, local Government and registered training organisations, the workshop aims to identify the issues and seek solutions. Hosted by Arboriculture Australia, and moderated by Michael Palamountain Michael Palamountain Michael is a senior consulting arborist with Adelaide Arb…

Balancing the business needs and an expanding event calendar is never straight forward when considering the needs of a protected animal species and its growing population. In this session you will learn about the expanding Flying Fox colony located in Botanic Park and the measures put in place to reduce the impact on the living…

Street trees are on the front line of urban forest service delivery, supporting neighbourhood character, human health, waterway health, biodiversity, tourism and business vitality. In order to deliver these benefits, street tree populations must be both diverse and well suited to the local conditions. Currently, urban ecosystems are experiencing unprecedented levels of warming and shifts…

Celebrating Red Gums is a community-founded movement to facilitate connection with the past, present and future River Red Gum landscapes of Australia. One of the projects emerging from this initiative is an Eco-Arts Trail.  Through the use of technology, innovation and artistic mediums, the project proposes to immerse trail-goers in a journey which deeply connects…

David will outline the key lessons we have learned about the value of urban trees. Trees are valuable even if they don’t generate profits for somebody. They potentially provide amenity, aesthetic benefits, cooling, and habitat for wildlife. But how can we quantify and monetise these non-financial benefits in a way that allows us to compare…

Street trees are on the front line of urban forest service delivery, supporting neighbourhood character, human health, waterway health, biodiversity, tourism and business vitality. In order to deliver these benefits, street tree populations must be both diverse and well suited to the local conditions. Currently, urban ecosystems are experiencing unprecedented levels of warming and shifts…

Green is the new Gold Goal Recent research has the cost of the tree at less than 10% of the planting project cost. Why is it so low when the tree is the focus of the project and the highest contributing factor to cooling cities, creating habitat and improving physical and mental health outcomes? It…

Celebrating Red Gums is a community-founded movement to facilitate connection with the past, present and future River Red Gum landscapes of Australia. One of the projects emerging from this initiative is an Eco-Arts Trail.  Through the use of technology, innovation and artistic mediums, the project proposes to immerse trail-goers in a journey which deeply connects…