Ben McInerney
Review Board Member | CEO, Researcher, Editor
Expertise: Arborist, CEO, Content Wizard
Education: Certificate III Horticulture (Arboriculture) TAFE NSW
Experience
My work story begins with a lawn care and garden maintenance business in Sydney’s southwest. While working, I studied Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) to work exclusively with trees.
I started my first business, Busy Bee Mowing and Gardens, at 21 until I found my calling in Arboriculture. After becoming qualified, selling my mowing run and starting Tree Tree Man Arborist Services was a natural progression.
Climbing trees for a living is pretty hard work, and after 7 years of running a tree removal service, I wanted something different.
Not long after, I founded my first internet business, GoTreeQuotes. I had a lot of knowledge to share on trees, and I noticed that the topic was not covered well or accurately. Plus, I was able to help readers make better decisions when hiring tree surgeons.
Education
- Certificate III Horticulture (Arboriculture)
Featured publications
As an expert in horticulture, Ben has been asked to contribute to major publications. Below are some recent ones he has contributed to or been mentioned by name.
Home Advisor: Projects to fill your summer schedule
Caster Blue: How much does tree removal cost? A guide from root to branch
8 Billion Trees: How Much to Trim Palm Trees & Costs for Palm Tree Trimming (Discount Trick)
Latest by Ben McInerney
Articles
Grow Your Tree Business This is the GoTreeQuotes blog for arborist and tree service business owners looking to take their business to the next level. Here, you will find ways to interview industry experts and tender experts, as well as some of my own analyses on how to win in
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Tree Removal Cessnock Council Regulations
Can I remove a tree in Cessnock Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? Tree removal for the following purposes does not require Council approval: Removal of dead tree(s) or branches. Any trees with a height of less than 3 meters or crown spread
Tree Removal Canterbury Bankstown Council Regulations
Can I remove a tree in Canterbury Bankstown Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? Removal of any tree is allowed to be carried out without a permit if; The tree is dead Dangerous A recognised horticultural varieties of trees grown for fruit production;
Tree Removal Casey Council Regulations
Can I remove a tree in Casey without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree in Casey, but they do have a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) which states you can only remove trees under certain conditions. Under what conditions? This is the part we have a lot
When do you need an arborist report in Sydney?
There are very tight tree protection laws in Sydney that have been outlined by individual councils. This protects significant trees from being removed and allows Sydney to preserve its lush green canopy cover. There are however reasons why trees in Sydney do need to be removed. Sometimes the reasons are
