Driftwood

   Arborist

Driftwood Arborist logo, Phillip Island, Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Servicing Phillip Island, Bass Coast, and Mornington Peninsula

Driftwood Arborist is a highly reliable business that aims for high organisation and excellent communication. Unlike tree loppers, we take care to work on your trees backed by years of training, knowledge and experience. We offer a full suite of options that extend past tree removal, and tailor a solution to suit your trees.

Tree Service Overview

  • High quality tree pruning to meet both visual aesthetics and tree vitality. Head to our Services page for more info.

  • Safe and efficient removal of trees where tree retention isn’t a solution. For more details, follow the link to our Services page.

  • Prompt response to trees posing an immediate danger or risk. Often associated with storm damage near your house. For more advice head to our Services page or contact us for current emergencies.

  • Accessing the tree to gain a close inspection can help to establish the appropriate advice and action for your trees. A great opportunity to assess your tree’s health. This is another great service we offer, contact us to find out more.

  • We largely service Phillip Island, Bass Coast, and the Mornington Peninsula with all aspects of tree work. Head to our Services page and scroll down to see a full list of our service areas.

Driftwood Arborist conducting tree removal to a height where habitat can be installed. Mt Eliza, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

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Another successful kookaburra hollow, this time at the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island. I want to say a massive thank you to Nature Parks for offering me the opportunity to install these hollows. Updates to come! #wildlife #australia #n
The other day we uplifted this cypress row to increase sunlight and access of the landscape. I want to say a massive thanks to @danielharris25 for his huge efforts this year, good luck with the next chapter brother! #arborist #trees #treeservice #ga
Following up from the recent storms, today we pruned off the lower three limbs from this cypress. We also placed some bracing higher in the canopy due to the failure visible near the base of the tree. Another tree lives another day! #arborist #trees
Where am I? Today we placed a sign on a local corner. Which one is it? Thanks to @archisign_signmakers for the crisp creation! #arborist #treeservice #treecare #trees #island #phillipisland #cowes
A recent habitat reduction we did on this dead tree in the Woolworths carpark in Cowes. The dead crown posed a risk to the cabins behind the fence, but the tree provided several substantial hollows that were well worth retaining. We specialise in pr
Today we uplifted a couple of peppercorns for continued vehicle access. With some crown maintenance over the coming years we can encourage these trees to grow into their standard, drooping shape ABOVE the daily comings and goings. A win for all. #ar
Couldn’t have asked for a better crew or day of weather! #arborist #climber #treeclimber #treeservice
Very happy to have our habitat creation on display in the Mornington Peninsula News Group publication. It all starts with property owners understanding the options and importance of retaining trees for wildlife. We really enjoy aiming for a sculptu

Who are we?

Matt studied a Bachelor degree in Outdoor and Environmental Education at LaTrobe University, which he finalised while training as an arborist. Today, Matt is a qualified arborist with experience in working on trees from many parts of Victoria.

Driftwood Arborist climbing a pine tree to conduct tree removal of a weed species in Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia. Improving the local environment by removing weed species.

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Driftwood Arborist pruning a large gum tree using climbing techniques in order to retain a large, important tree. Phillip Island, Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Australia

We specialise in tree pruning and tree removal in tight access using modern equipment and techniques to get the job done safely.

A photo of a beautiful, large river red gum taken on the Murray River in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Victoria, Australia