About Launceston Arborist

Our Story: Dedicated Tree Care in Northern Tasmania

Welcome to the official page About Launceston Arborist, where our roots run deep in the local community. We are a locally owned and operated tree care business dedicated to servicing Launceston and its surrounding suburbs.

Launceston boasts arguably the best mature exotic canopy of any city in Australia outside the Adelaide Hills, dating back to plantings in the 1830s. For years, our team of qualified climbers and ground crew have been managing this unique local asset. From the grand English oaks and elms of East Launceston to the towering white gums of the rural fringes, we understand the specific needs of our urban forest.

We started this business with a simple goal: to provide honest, highly skilled tree care that respects both the property owner and the environment. When you call us, you are speaking directly to the local experts who will arrive in our own trucks, ready to climb, prune, and protect your most valuable assets.

About Launceston Arborist: Why Local Homeowners and Builders Trust Us

Finding a reliable tree service can be deeply frustrating. Many property owners have dealt with fly-by-night operators who turn up late, leave massive messes, or worse, use destructive "lopping" practices that permanently ruin mature trees and leave dangerous stubs behind.

We do things differently. We pride ourselves on clear communication, on-time arrivals, and immaculate site cleanups. Whether we are conducting a complex crane-assisted dismantle over a steep Trevallyn driveway or managing Elm leaf beetle issues in an historic Newstead garden, we bring the same level of professionalism and care to every single job.

Our approach is rooted in modern arboricultural science. We strictly follow AS4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees, ensuring that every cut we make promotes the long-term health and stability of your tree. We outright refuse to perform harmful topping cuts, instead offering precision crown reductions and targeted pruning that actually solve your clearance issues without creating weak, hazardous epicormic regrowth.

With fair, upfront pricing, detailed written quotes, and absolutely no hidden surprises, you know exactly what to expect. We respect your property, your time, and your budget, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience from the first phone call to the final sweep of the rake.

Our Equipment, Access and Arboriculture Qualifications

We invest heavily in industry-leading equipment, robust safety gear, and ongoing training to handle Launceston's demanding terrain and massive exotic trees safely.

Meet the Arboriculture Team Protecting Launceston's Canopy

The core of our business is our people. When learning About Launceston Arborist, the most important thing to know is that we employ passionate, highly trained local professionals. Our lead arborists have spent years navigating the steep dolerite hillsides, tight driveways, and tricky access constraints that define this beautiful region.

Our crew consists of AQF Level 3 qualified climbing arborists, skilled ground crew, and dedicated heavy machinery operators. Every team member is trained in complex rigging, aerial rescue, and precise chainsaw operation. We never sub-contract our core climbing and felling work to random, unvetted operators. When our trucks roll up to your property, you will be greeted by a uniformed, cohesive team that knows exactly how to execute the job plan safely.

Before a chainsaw even starts, the lead climber will walk you through the entire process. We will discuss drop zones, identify local hazards, and explain exactly how we will protect your garden beds, underground services, and infrastructure.

Whether we are carefully lowering sections of a massive silver wattle over a newly built deck or selectively pruning a heritage-listed ash tree in a cramped backyard, our team operates with quiet efficiency and deep respect for your property.

Fully Licensed, Insured, and Adhering to Australian Standards

Tree work is inherently high-risk, especially on the steep hillsides overlooking the Tamar River and Cataract Gorge. We take our safety, training, and compliance obligations incredibly seriously.

Our business is fully covered by comprehensive Public Liability insurance and mandatory WorkCover for all our employees, providing total financial peace of mind for homeowners, strata managers, and commercial developers.

Every job is underpinned by documented safe work method statements (SWMS) and thorough on-site risk assessments. We stringently follow AS4373 for all amenity tree pruning and AS4970 for the protection of trees on development sites. We never cut corners on safety, gear inspections, or site preparation.

Servicing Launceston and Surrounding Catchments

Launceston features a wildly diverse landscape. We regularly work on the flat, wet floodplains of Invermay and Inveresk, right through to the cliffs, steep driveways, and narrow winding streets of West Launceston and Trevallyn.

We are intimately familiar with the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston. We know that while there is no blanket municipality-wide tree size rule, specific overlays heavily dictate what can be removed or pruned. We actively navigate the Local Historic Heritage Code, the Natural Assets Code, the Scenic Protection Code, and the Cataract Gorge Management Specific Area Plan on behalf of our clients to ensure complete legal compliance.

From rural-residential properties in St Leonards managing paddock black peppermints, to the premium heritage gardens of East Launceston requiring delicate silver birch pruning, we understand the local climate and species. We are proud locals, dedicated to maintaining the aesthetic and safety of Northern Tasmania.

Our Workmanship Guarantee

We stand by the quality of every single cut we make. Our workmanship guarantee means that if we promise to selectively prune your tree to strict AS4373 standards, that is exactly what will happen. We never compromise on structural integrity.

We guarantee that your site will be left impeccably clean. Our ground crew meticulously rakes and blows down driveways, lawns, footpaths, and garden beds once the heavy lifting and chipping is done.

If there is ever a concern with our pruning work, our stump grinding depth, or our site cleanup, we will return promptly to make it right. Your long-term satisfaction is the absolute foundation of our local reputation.