Arboriculture: an Australian perspective

Abstract

Over the past 15 yr Australian arboriculture has enjoyed considerable popularity and there has been a significant improvement in the professionalism of this sector of horticulture. A distinctly Australian arboricultural element, which accommodates local climatic and environmental conditions, has emerged based on the traditions of European arboriculturalists and the modern theories of American arborists. As yet there is no single professional arboricultural association in Australia, but attempts at improving tree management, arboricultural research and professional development auger well for the future of the Australian industry. -Author