This page documents the Casey Council’s comprehensive conservation efforts such as arborist ground and aerial inspections, dead wood removal and remedial pruning, deep watering, mulching, Elm Leaf Treatment via soil injection etc.
2023
22/11/2023 Mulching works along the Tulliallan Avenue of Elms
Mulching works were carried out along the Tulliallan Avenue of Elms to support soil health and protect tree root zones. Friends of the Tulliallan Elms noted the works and welcomed the maintenance by the Casey Council as part of ongoing care for the Elms.
20/11/2023 Follow-up tree works at the Elms
Council carried out targeted tree works at the Tulliallan Avenue of Elms following earlier assessments. Friends of the Tulliallan Elms observed the works as part of ongoing monitoring of tree health and safety.
15/11/2023 Council arborist site inspection
Casey Council arborists attended the Tulliallan Avenue of Elms to carry out a site inspection and assess tree health and safety. Friends of the Tulliallan Elms observed the visit as part of ongoing monitoring and engagement with Council.
14/11/2023 Update on conservation plans
“Council has been managing this row of Elms over a sustained period of time on a proactive and reactive basis. We have created a work order for further inspection by a Council arborist and you will be informed of any remedial works which come about as a result of this inspection. Elm Leaf treatment is programmed for all trees in 2024. Over the past few years Council has: 2019 performed dead wood and remedial pruning on the row of Elms. 2019 deep watered & mulched the trees to improve health. 2021 deep watered & completed Elm Leaf Treatment.” Source: Cameron Macleod, Team Leader Urban Forest City, City Presentation, City of Casey
09/11/2023 Update on mowing contracts
Friends of the Tulliallan Elms contacted the Council updating them about the upcoming community event “Christmas Under the Elms 2023” on 23rd Nov and also about the maintenance works. Council offered the following response and also arranged for the Council’s arborist to visit the site and these was followed by comprehensive conservation and maintenance works over the next few days.
“Each year springtime brings some warmer weather and often an increase in rainfall, creating ideal conditions for plant and grass growth. In response to last year’s mowing performance, The City of Casey conducted a thorough review of the existing mowing service model. Our commitment is to provide an improved service to our community. In line with this commitment, we are pleased to note that we have awarded seven new mowing contracts, which represents an increase of five new contracts. This expansion will help us deliver a more effective mowing service for our community, particularly for those who enjoy our parks and reserves. The new contractors will commence their mowing services on November 13, 2023. During the transition to the new service model over the next month, we will make every effort to address long grass at existing sites. Source: Andrea Szymanski, Head of Open Space & City Greening, City Presentation, City of Casey
2018
Major tree care works carried out by Council
“Structural pruning, aerial inspection, deadwood removal and first ELB treatment via soil injection. Deep watering was also conducted in October. 500 litres of water was supplied per tree.” Source: Cameron Macleod, Team Leader Urban Forest City, City Presentation, City of Casey
Friends of the Tulliallan Elms 