Choose an arborist when a large tree needs pruning. Pruning removes dangerous and diseased branches. For example, if a storm breaks a large tree in your yard, call an arborist to remove the branches. Arborists can also diagnose a sick or dying tree.

Do I need an arborist?

You will only really need an arborist report in Sydney if a council has requested you get one. Imagine you want to remove a tree in your yard that is protected by your local council's Tree Preservation Order (TPO). ... When there are legitimate safety concerns, councils will normally give the approval to remove the tree.

When should an arborist be used?

Consider hiring an arborist when your tree is dead or dying, an unacceptable risk, causing an obstruction, crowding other trees, or located in an area where there's new construction.