2019 Symposium – Day One Summary
Greg Moore and Judy Fakes recap on the Day One experience for delegates…
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Tree Disputes – Managing Expectations
Tree Disputes – Managing Expectations by Judy Fakes, David Galwey, and Greg Moore…
What is required of an expert witness?
Judy Fakes, Commissioner, NSW Land & Environment Court 225 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Abstract Arborists, whether they are council employees or consultants, are increasingly engaged as expert witnesses in many courts and tribunals throughout the country. This paper discusses the role of the expert and their reports in the courts. It considers the nature of …
TREES (DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS) ACT 2006: A NEW LAW IN NSW CONCERNING TREES & NEIGHBOURS
Judy Fakes ABSTRACT In late 2006, a new piece of legislation regarding trees and neighbours was enacted in the NSW State Parliament. The first case was heard in March 2007. The Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 is designed to provide a simple, inexpensive and accessible process for the resolution of disputes about trees between …
AS4373 – An Update
The development of an Australian Standard is a lengthy and detailed process involving representatives from relevant groups and organisations, an officer from Standards Australia and extensive public comment and consultation. The development and current review of AS4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees is no exception…
TREENET: 2000-2009
Judy Fakes, Head Teacher – Parks, Gardens & Arboriculture Ryde College of TAFE, NSW TREENET stands for Tree and Roadway Experimental and Educational Network. It is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the urban forest. It is funded by grants and voluntary contributions from participating councils, nurseries and other groups. In 2000 at the inaugural TREENET symposium, …
The Heritage Trees of 2115: planting, design and establishment
This paper summarises the critical stages of managing the heritage landscapes and trees of the future from planning, site analysis…
Experiments and Education: The Roadway Ahead – Judy Fakes
The long-term success of street tree plantings is the end result of a complex process involving many players. To date it would seem that there has been a fair amount of good luck rather than good management…
Practical Issues in Line Clearance and Street Trees – Judy Fakes
This paper considers the issue of managing trees under powerlines. The management of trees under powerlines is difficult due to the complex nature of streets…