Arborist Report Brisbane
Local Expert Tree Assessment
and Reporting
Brisbane's Urban Forest and the Need for Arborist Reports
Known as Australia’s ‘New World City,’ Brisbane is rapidly evolving, but its growth is underpinned by a deep commitment to urban greening. The city’s subtropical climate is central to its identity, with strategic plans focused on expanding its “urban forest”—a network of street trees, parklands, and natural habitats.
Urban greening in Brisbane is vital for climate resilience and public well-being. Trees are essential for mitigating the “urban heat island effect,” providing crucial shade and cooling city streets while improving air quality. The city’s vision includes increasing natural habitat cover to 40% by 2031, with projects focused on revegetating key waterway corridors.
This dedication means development assessment has a focus on retaining trees and tree management, both public and private, is highly regulated. Brisbane’s Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL) protects significant trees, often requiring a permit for removal. To secure these permits, particularly for protected trees, an Arborist Report is a crucial and often mandatory document. This report, prepared by a certified arborist, provides a professional assessment of a tree’s health and structural integrity, ensuring that Brisbane’s valuable urban forest is managed responsibly and sustainably.
Arborist Report and Tree Assessment Services
Arborist Report
Our AQF level 5 Arborists provide Arborist Reports to meet the project’s needs. From Risk Assessments to Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), our Team will exceed your expectations
Arborcultural Management Plans
Arbor Australis specialise in large scale tree survey and data collection. We have developed effcient processes for managing trees on Golf Courses, in Schools and inuniversites toat meet our clinets’ Duty of care requirments
Expert Witness
We have extensive experience as expert witnesses in the planning and environment court. Our strength is developing robust documentation that the court needs to make an informed decision.
Habitat Assessment
Assessing trees for opportunities to install artificial hollows accelerates the natural aging of the tree and provides much needed hollows for our native animals.
What is an Arborist Report
An Arborist Report is a formal document prepared by a consulting arborist with a minimum AQF Level 5 qualification. It provides an expert assessment of trees, addressing regulatory requirements for State and Local Government development applications. The report helps to resolve conflicts between urban development and environmental sustainability by balancing the need to retain trees while maximising building space.
These reports are frequently included:
- Council Development Applications – Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Tree Protection Plans & Vegetation Management Plans).
- Natural Asset Local Law (NALL) – Assessments of tree health and structure for applications to interfere with protected vegetation.
- Risk Assessment Risk Assessments – Assessing and quantifying risk through tested methods
- Tree Survey and Data Collection – To survey and document and present current trees on a plan for assessment and management
- Tree Valuation – Applying test methods to determine amenity valuation of trees
- Tree Aging – Using the digital Resistograph to conduct ring count analysis, allowing age range determination
- Expert Witness Assessment and Reporting – Assessment of trees that are related to legal disputes.
Our Clients
Arbor Australis Consulting Team
Arbor Australis Consulting Team
Our team of qualified Arborists brings together decades of experience to deliver accurate and reliable advice.
Jeremy Young
Principal Arboricultural Consultant
Jon Belsham
Senior Arboricultural Consultant
Indiana McAlinden
Arboricultural Consultant
Matt Williams
Arboricultural Consultant
Ben Boyd
Arboricultural Consultant
Antoinette Te Haara
Admin and Accounts
Adrian Roth
Business Manager
Dia Mae Luzares
CAD Drafter
Our Commitment to Quality and Standards
When you choose Arbor Australis Consulting, you can be confident that our recommendations are based on the highest industry standards and over 80 years of combined knowledge. Arbor Australis Consulting retains ISO certification to ensure your Arborist Reports are assessed and delivered to the highest standard. All our reports and recommendations adhere to the strict guidelines of:
1. Australian Standards AS 4373-2007 – Pruning of amenity trees
2. Australian Standards AS 4970-2025 – Protection of trees on development sites
Our team of qualified professionals holds current industry memberships with the Queensland Arboricultural Association, Arboriculture Australia, and the International Society of Arboriculture. We utilize advanced techniques, such as technical testing including digital Resistograph and high-accuracy GPS and GIS mapping, to ensure our assessments are accurate and comprehensive.
For any questions about our services or to get a fee proposal, please contact us today. We’re here to help you manage your trees and your project with confidence.
How to choose an Arborist in Brisbane
When choosing an Arborist, experience and knowledge suitable for the assessment are essential.
This should include:
- Minimum AQF level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Member of state and local Arboricultural Associations
- Sound understanding of tree anatomy and biological function
- Proven track record in assessing and managing trees
- Detailed understanding of the development processes and local laws
- Skillsets within the team to deliver assessments in a timely and professional manner
