The team at Tree Logic have worked many years in the Australian arboricultural industry which has allowed us to test many of the products available here in our online shop TreeLogicTools.com.au.
We have a great passion for trees and the urban landscape, our aim is to provide our industry with professional, quality equipment and tools, specifically designed for and used by professionals in the arboricultural industry.
For personal advice or queries please contact us at our Melbourne office to speak with any of our specialised consultants or simply buy here, all payment types accepted.
Tree Logic was established in September 1997 and since then has been highly regarded in the industry. Tree Logic Tools began when a need was identified by the team for quality tools and equipment to be available locally. Call 1300 656 926 with any enquiries.
How Fungi Can Feed Us, Heal Us, Free Us and Save Our World
The Future is Fungi is a complete introduction to the hidden kingdom of fungi. Exploring their past, present and potential future impact in four key areas – food, medicine, psychedelics and mental health, and environmental remediation – this book not only reveals how fungi have formed the foundations of modern life but how they might help shape our future.
Rich with informative texts, awe-inspiring 3D digital art and tips on how to immerse yourself in the world of fungi, this is a manifesto for the future, an invitation into a deeper awareness of our relationship with the natural world, each other, and ourselves.
Published 22 February 2022 ISBN 9781760761608 Price $49.00
Beginning his career building technology and consumer start ups, Sydney-born Michael Lim co-founded an online eyewear brand at the age of twenty-one, which is now one of Australia’s largest eyewear chains. However, early transformational experiences with psychedelics inspired his fascination with the fungi kingdom and prompted a career change. He now dedicates his time to researching fungi, psychedelics, ecology and anthropology. His exploration of the psyche and how nature gives rise to altered states of consciousness has led him on a path of self enquiry and integration of his shift in worldviews. Through his writing, Michael seeks to empower a deeper understanding of the human experience through art and science.
A gifted researcher, Yun Shu is dedicated to the study of consciousness and uses language and culture as tools for connection and healing. Born in Shanghai, she was exposed to the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine and fungi from a young age. After a successful career in corporate strategy in the banking sector in both Sydney and London, she turned to spiritual enquiries through Vinyasa yoga teacher training. Concurrently, her early psychedelic experiences shaped her holistic inquiry into the human experience. Now, Yun seeks to share the wisdom and knowledge she has acquired through years of practical research.
So I found this little Fun Guy in my garden this morning. I got excited thinking I could have mushroom with my bacon and eggs for breakfast. Then I thought hmmmm…is it safe to eat? Am I going to get sick, or worse? Will I get trippy? Or merely have a nice breakfast?
I decided to play it safe (yes I’m boring) and wait until I got to the shop to see if I had a book that could help me decide whether it is edible or not. (Think Saturday breakfast instead. You never know it might have a friend by then).
Turns out, we have heaps of books! So I started reading.
I particularly like the following three books. They have amazing photos (unlike mine above which are clearly amateur to say the least) and great descriptions. So many components to a mushroom…who knew? And the Wild Mushrooming book has recipes to make your amazing finds even more amazing. I think my mushroom might be of the Agaricus genus, but its particular species still eludes me. Apparently I need to investigate more, looking closer at it, dissecting it, smelling it. Sounds like a fun project after work today before deciding what’s for breakfast tomorrow.
What will you do this weekend? Go hunting for mushrooms? Cook up a storm for Sunday brunch with your special finds? Maybe you need one of my awesome books first, to make sure you’re safe too. Whatever you do, have a safe and fun time.
Nestled on the banks of the Wannon River, in the heart of red gum country, Cavendish will host the second Red Gum Festival on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2022.
On Saturday, from 10am to 12pm there will be an Environmental Forum featuring prominent guest speakers and leaders in the field. If you wish to attend this FREE event, please register HERE for catering and seating purposes.
Key note speakers include:
Professor Andrew Campbell CEO Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Andrew will be speaking about the challenges of feeding the world sustainably and implications for regions like the red gum country. Dr Greg Moore OAM Senior research associate in arboriculture, with extensive expert knowledge to share with us about our iconic Red Gums Greg will share insights into biology and lifecycle of Red Gums, the threats to them, their influence on salinity, and how we can best protect them. Gabrielle Chan Is rural and regional editor of Guardian Australia. She is the author of Rusted Off: Why Country Australia Is Fed Up (2018), shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Prize and the Walkleys Book Award. Her latest book is Why You Should Give a F**k About Farming, 2021. Gabrielle will discuss the big policy issues affecting rural Australia, and challenges and opportunities for rural communities- socially, economically and environmentally. Dr Greg Kerr, Senior Ecologist with Nature Glenelg Trust He is skilled in Natural Resource Management, raising environmental awareness, wetlands, development of citizen science programs, fauna monitoring and habitat requirements, and environmental policy. Greg is also an award winning secondary teacher who loves to involve and empower community members in ecological monitoring and natural history. Greg will speak about Red Gums as habitat and the dependent species that use it. He’ll also discuss the need to monitor these species and the challenges of doing so.
Roger Edwards– 40 years of forestry experience in the region. Roger’s topic “Wanted Dead or Alive” will give a local perspective of essential biodiversity needs and our generational human connection to the remnant landscape, including ongoing threats and future opportunities. During the morning, forum attendees will have the opportunity to submit a question/issue that they’d like addressed in the afternoon session.
From 2pm to 4pm there will be a Q&A session and Panel Discussion with the speakers along with local farmer and Landcare representatives, and Adam Merrick from Trust for Nature.
There will also be many displays and representatives from various environmental groups including:
Glenelg Hopkins CMA
Eucalyptus Australia
Nature Glenelg Trust
Birdlife Hamilton
Hamilton Birdwatchers
Hamilton Field Naturalists
Parks Vistoriaks Victoria
Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo Recovery
Trust For Nature
Landcare
Wannon Water and more!
Other activities include:
Red Gum Run & Ramble
Brekkie in the Bush
‘Welcome to Country’
Sculpture Walk
Red Gum Market
Kids’ Activities
Red Gum Gallery Art & Photography
Woodturners
Woodmilling
Blade Shearing
Food Vendors
Bar & Wineries
History Walking Tours
Dog High Jump
Music by
Footprints in the Custard
Since Tuesday
EUC-CALYPSO!
Laura Hill
Tom Richardson
Old Melbourne Road
For further information about the fun activities for this popular event, please click HERE
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
River red gums
Origin: All States and Territories of Australia
Characteristics
Growth Rate
Moderate
Habit
Spreading, open crown at maturity
Height
12-30m
Width
10-15m
Lifespan
Long
Botanical Description
Plant Type
Native evergreen
Leaf
Lanceolate, dull grey-green, 10-22cm long, new foliage is bright green
Flowers
Cream/white from mid spring to late summer
Fruit
Small woody capsule
Bark
Smooth, dull grey with cream or reddish patch peeling in large irregular flakes
Environmental Tolerances
pH
Complete range
Compaction
High
Waterlogging
High
Drought
High
Frost
Moderate
Aerial Salt
Moderate
Aerial Pollution
Not known
Pest & Disease Susceptibility
Psyllid/lerp in stressed trees
Establishment Requirements
May require staking
Availability
Common
Landscape Notes/ Design Qualities
Develops thick trunk and large twisting branches with age. A tree that generally requires space to develop.
Prefers deep moist soils with clay component though will grow well in a wide range of conditions.
National Eucalypt Day was held this week by Eucalypt Australia. The day is celebrated annually on 23 March and recognises the importance of eucalypts, celebrating the place they hold in our lives. Their Eucalypt of the Year 2022 was the Mountain Ash (eucalyptus regnans), with Red Flowering Gum (corymbia ficifolia) and Sydney Red Gum (angophora costata) in second and third places respectively.
Corymbia ficifolia (Photo by Treelogic)
Angophora costata (Photo by Treelogic)
Centurion
The Centurion is the world’s tallest known individual Eucalyptus regnans tree. It is the tallest known tree existing in Australia, the tallest Eucalyptus tree in the world, the tallest hardwood tree in the world, and the tallest flowering plant in the world. It stands at 100.5 metres high, measured in 2018 using laser technology accurate to within four centimetres.
Click hereto read an article by Treelogic on Centurion, discovered in 2008 near Forestry Tasmania’s Tahune Airwalk tourism attraction 88km south of Hobart.
The Tasmanian bushfires of January 2019 destroyed timber boardwalks and some display areas at the Tahune Airwalk. Centurion was in the direct line of the Riveaux Road fire which burnt through thousands of hectares in the Huon Valley. Centurion suffered burn damage at its base but looks to be relatively stable.
All giant trees on Tasmania’s State forests are protected and managed in accordance with Forestry Tasmania’s Giant Trees Policy. Giant Trees include all those trees that are at least 85 metres tall or 280 cubic metres in volume.
Right tree, right place, right way, and right time
At Treelogic, we are deeply committed to maintaining, protecting and planting trees to create a greener urban landscape. We advocate ‘the right tree in the right place’.
Not all trees are compatible for every planting site or in every climate. Tree selection and placement are two of the most important decisions to make when planting trees. Many trees have the potential to outlive those who plant them, so the impact of this decision can last a lifetime. You often only get one chance to plant the right tree, particularly in public landscapes, as the ability to remove and replace poorly chosen trees is difficult. This leads to the development of the common mantra ‘right tree, right place’. Matching the right tree to the right place benefits both the tree and owner.
The greatest benefit is derived from healthy, structurally sound trees planted in the right place that supports their development. Planting the right tree in the right place will maximise benefit while minimising the costs. See Treelogic’s article “Right tree, right place, right way, and right time”.
Further reading
We recommend the following books which can be obtained from our online store at www.treelogictools.com.au
Arborplugs have revolutionised the trunk injection industry enabling high volume, pressurised injections with fewer sites and quick recovery. For use with the Quik-Jet and Quik-Jet Air Kits.
ARBORPLUG ADVANTAGE
Tight seal for fast, consistent, and complete injection
Protects the surrounding environment and the applicator from unintended product contact
Minimizes the number of injection sites and helps to inhibit infection
Seals injection sites against insect or disease entrance while speeding site close-over
Have you thought about upgrading to the Quik-Jet Air?
The Arborjet Quik-Jet Air Kit features one-thumb switch operation, precise dose measuring, and air-powered injection in a rugged aluminium body weighing less than 1 Kilogram. Its innovative design combines the simplicity of the popular QUIK-jet and power of the VIPER Air Hydraulic systems to create a lightweight, easy-to-use injection tool that maximises productivity and reduces labour time.
The QUIK-jet AIR features one-thumb switch operation, precise dose measuring, and air-powered injection in a rugged aluminum body weighing less than 2 pounds. You’ll notice the difference when you make the switch and use QUIK-jet AIR.
PRECISE – Precise dose measuring you can see
EASY – One-finger operation for fast injections
FAST – Injections are faster & smoother than ever
AIR-POWERED – Quick-connect adapter hooks up to air tank for increased productivity
LIGHT WEIGHT – Durable aluminium body weighs less than 2 pounds
SilvaShield1 Litre is the most environmentally sound way to achieve insect control in trees. SilvaShield Injectable Tree Insecticide is a novel formulation of imidacloprid developed specifically for direct injection into trees. The unique formulation enhances systemic uptake and distribution of imidacloprid in the tree allowing much lower rates of active ingredient compared to alternative application methods such as soil injection. A single treatment can provide extended protection against various insect pests with minimal impact on non-target organisms.
Do you need help identifying pests? Or guidance on Tree Injection?
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Visit us at https://treelogictools.com.au/. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch. We wanted to make the new website faster, easier to navigate and more user-friendly.
New styling and colours
Updated product selections
Improved Cart and Checkout
Email tracking of your parcel
We would like to thank our amazing staff at Treelogic who donated their time and energy to make this site what it is, and our web partner GMAC Internet Solutions who have been a fantastic partner for us – we wholeheartedly recommend them!
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