Cairns arborists & tree services
Advanced Vegetation Management is a team of qualified arborists handling tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, land clearing and arborist reports across Cairns, the northern beaches and Far North Queensland.
- AQF Level 5 qualified arborists
- Fixed-price, no-obligation quotes
- Cranes, EWPs and grinders on hand
- After-hours line for storm damage
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AQF Level 5Qualified consulting arborists
QAA memberQueensland Arboricultural Association
Own equipmentEWPs, grinders, chippers and trucks in-house
Fixed pricingThe price you’re given is the price you’ll pay
One crew for every tree job in Cairns
From a single overhanging branch to clearing a development block, we have the qualifications, the people and the machinery to do it safely.
Advanced Vegetation Management has been working across Cairns since 2010. Founder Mike Dowling brings more than 20 years in arboriculture, a Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) and a Diploma of Forest and Forest Products, and our team of qualified arborists and apprentices works to Australian Standards on every job.
We own and run our own elevated work platforms, stump grinders, wood chippers, excavators and trucks, and work alongside crane operators for removals over houses, pools and power lines.
- Residential, commercial, strata and council work
- Fully insured, with qualified arborists on every job
- We handle council permits and approvals for you
- Clean-up and green waste removal included
Tree services and arborist consulting
Hands-on tree work for homes and businesses, and qualified consulting for councils, developers and property managers.
Tree services
For homes, businesses, strata and councils
- Tree Removal
- Tree Lopping
- Tree Pruning
- Emergency & Storm Work
- Stump Grinding
- Stump Removal
- Block & Land Clearing
- Palm Tree Removal
- Palm Tree Maintenance
- Coconut De-Nutting
- Tree Surgeon
- Mulch Supply
Arborist consultancy
For developers, designers, councils and property managers
- Arborist Reports
- Tree Risk Assessments
- Preliminary Tree Assessments
- Development Impact Reports
- Tree Protection Plans
- Vegetation Management
- Site Consultations
Tree Removal
Safe removal of dead, dangerous and unwanted trees, including crane and tight-access jobs.
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Tree Lopping
Branch reduction and clearance work that keeps trees clear of roofs, lines and driveways.
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Tree Pruning
Selective pruning to Australian Standards for healthier, safer and better-shaped trees.
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Emergency & Storm Work
Fallen and storm-damaged trees made safe and cleared, with an after-hours line.
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Stump Grinding
Stumps ground below ground level so the area can be turfed, planted or built on.
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Block & Land Clearing
Tree felling, root removal, excavation and mulching to get blocks build-ready.
Learn moreQualified work, fixed prices
Pruning and removal are dangerous jobs, and a lot of tree work in Cairns is done by people without arboriculture training. Poor cuts and unsafe felling cause more damage than they fix.
Qualified arborists
AQF Level 5 consulting arborists and trained climbers, working to Australian Standards.
Fixed-price quotes
We assess the job before we quote. The price you’re given is the price you’ll pay.
Our own equipment
EWPs, stump grinders, chippers, excavators and trucks, with crane partners for big lifts.
Council paperwork handled
Arborist reports and permit applications done in-house, so approvals don’t hold up the job.
From quote to clean-up
Tell us about the job
Call, or send the quote form with a few photos if you have them.
Site visit and fixed quote
A qualified arborist checks the tree, access and any permit needs, then gives you a firm price.
Safe, efficient work
Our crew arrives with the right gear, from climbing kit to EWPs, grinders and cranes.
Clean-up
Branches chipped, logs removed and the site raked clean, unless you’d like the mulch.
Arborists across Cairns & Far North QLD
Based at 6 Magazine St, Stratford, we cover 27 suburbs and towns from Ellis Beach to Gordonvale, plus Port Douglas, Innisfail and the Tablelands.
Northern Beaches
Beachside suburbs from Machans Beach to Ellis Beach, where palms, coconuts and salt-laden storms keep us busy.
Cairns City & Inner Suburbs
Established suburbs with large, mature trees growing close to homes, fences and power lines.
Freshwater Valley & Hinterland
Our home ground: hillside and rainforest-edge blocks around our Stratford yard, and up the range to the Tablelands.
Southern Suburbs
Growing southern suburbs and estates, plus the cane-country town of Gordonvale.
Port Douglas & Innisfail
Longer-range jobs north to Port Douglas and south to Innisfail.
Jobs from around Cairns
Crane removals, climbing work, stump grinding and land clearing from our recent jobs.
Common questions
How much does tree removal cost in Cairns?
It depends on the tree’s size, species and condition, how close it is to buildings or power lines, access for machinery, and whether you want the stump ground and the green waste removed. We give you a fixed price after a site visit, and that’s the price you pay. See tree removal for what affects the cost.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree?
Some trees are protected under local planning rules, and the rules differ between Cairns, Douglas, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast councils. We check this during the quote and can prepare the arborist report and application for you.
Do you handle storm damage after hours?
Yes. For a fallen or split tree that’s threatening a house, car or power line, call our after-hours line on 0447 925 135. Read more about emergency and storm work.
Are you qualified and insured?
Yes. Our consulting arborists hold AQF Level 5 qualifications, we’re members of the Queensland Arboricultural Association and VALID tree risk assessors, and we carry public liability insurance.
Can you take the stump and green waste too?
Yes. We can grind the stump below ground level, chip the branches and remove the logs, or leave the mulch on site for your garden if you’d like it.