02/07/2026
One of the strangest days we’ve ever had in arboriculture…
This morning, we were scheduled to remove a large 30-metre African Tulip tree.
At the last minute, our schedule changed. We had to attend a smaller emergency job first, and with two of our crew calling in sick, we couldn’t send another team ahead.
On the way to what was supposed to be our first job, we received a phone call that stopped us in our tracks…
The tree had fallen onto the house.
We just looked at each other in disbelief.
The scary reality is that if our climber had already been in that tree, or if our ground crew had been working underneath it, the outcome could have been absolutely devastating. Someone could have been seriously injured or even killed.
Today was a powerful reminder that in this industry, things can change in an instant.
People often think a tree is “fine” because it’s still standing. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Internal decay, root failure, storm damage and structural defects aren’t always visible to the untrained eye.
If you have large trees around your home, your family, or your workplace, don’t wait until it’s too late.
A professional arborist assessment can identify hazards before they become disasters.
We’re incredibly grateful everyone walked away safely today, but it could have been a very different story.
Stay safe, look up, and if you’ve been putting off getting that large tree checked, this is your reminder.
📞 Hinterland Tree & Stump Removal
Qualified Arborists • Tree Risk Assessments • Arborist Reports • Emergency Tree Services
Sometimes all it takes is one phone call made a little too late.