About Arbor Culture
Small, professional tree management based in Salt Ash, NSW. Servicing Port Stephens, Maitland, Great Lakes, and the Hunter Valley with an absolute emphasis on safety, honesty, and transparent pricing.
You deal with Brett, from quote to clean-up
Arbor Culture Tree Services is run by Brett Hockey, a local qualified arborist with over 15 years of climbing and tree management experience across Port Stephens and the Hunter region.
Unlike large call-centre operations that subcontract work out to unvetted crews, Brett provides a personal, hands-on service. He inspects your property himself, gives you a clear, fixed quote, climbs and manages the removal safely, and ensures your yard is left thoroughly raked and clean before he leaves.
“Honest service at affordable prices”
Our comprehensive approach includes every aspect of tree maintenance, stump grinding, and timber recycling without hiring third-party contractors or causing lengthy delays.
Why Locals Trust Arbor Culture
Tree work is inherently hazardous and requires rigorous qualifications, reliable equipment, and deep knowledge of native Australian tree species.
AQF Level 3 Qualified
Brett holds formal Australian Qualifications Framework Level 3 in Arboriculture, ensuring scientifically-backed tree health decisions and legal council compliance.
$20 Million Public Liability
Complete protection on every jobsite. Certificates of currency supplied promptly prior to work for residential, commercial, or strata properties.
Advanced Rigging & Safety
Heavy branches lowered on controlled ropes, avoiding roofs, sheds, glass, and powerlines. No drop-and-hope shortcuts.
100% Recycled Waste
Zero waste to landfill. We process trees into sawn timber slabs, split hardwood firewood, or nutrient-rich garden mulch.
Tree to Timber Process
Instead of throwing away valuable hardwoods, we process felled trunks right on your property using our portable Lucas Mill and commercial processors.
1 · Felled & AssessedCut to length on site
Sound trunk sections are carefully sectioned and preserved instead of chipped.
2 · Lucas MillingCustom Slabs & Beams
Milled on site into custom slabs, benchtops, tables, and pergola posts.
3 · Firewood & MulchThe Rest Split or Chipped
Offcuts split for firewood, while minor branches turn into garden mulch.
Book Your On-Site Assessment
Have a dangerous gum tree, an overgrown palm, or need a stump ground down? Brett is ready to visit your property, assess the job, and provide an honest, no-obligation quote.
AQF Level 3 Arborist, $20M Public Liability Insurance, Salt Ash, NSW 2318.