Byron Earth
& V e g e t a t i o n
Tree Works / Earth Works
Locally Owned
+ Operated
Over 30 years
Experience
Free
Quotes
State of the Art
Equipment
Professional Service,
Managed Site, competitive rates
Customer satisfaction is our focus
Tree Works:
Tree Removal
Tree Pruning
Stump Grinding and Removal
Wood Chipping and Green Waste Removal
Mulch Supply
Storm Damage
AQF Level 5 Arborist Diploma in Arboriculture
Commercial and Residential
Tree Health Care
Hazard Assessment
Tree Planting and Transplanting
Earth Works:
Excavations
Land Clearing
Site Preparations
Earth Moving
Levelling
Trenching
Contouring
Piering
Filling
Moving Materials
Removal of Spoils
Driveway Construction
Water Tank Excavations & Installation
Other:
Crane Work
Slashing and Mowing
Excavator & Tipper Hire
All Terrain Forklift Hire
Pool Excavation
Julian Cohen
Co-Owner / Senior Consulting Arborist / Experience Specialized Plant & Machinery Operator– NSW
Professional Background
Julian Cohen is an experienced arborist with over 25 years in professional tree care, vegetation management, and environmental consulting. His work spans residential, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects, where he blends technical arboricultural expertise with a commitment to ecological sustainability.
Holding AQF Level V in Arboriculture, Julian is also certified in Electrical Safety for vegetation works and trained in Bushfire Risk Assessment. His skills extend to GIS mapping, tree asset inventories, and arboricultural impact assessments for planning and development.
Areas of Expertise
Tree health diagnosis & risk assessment
Arboricultural consultancy for development and infrastructure
Bushfire mitigation & vegetation clearance programs
Heritage and veteran tree management
Canopy management & urban greening strategies
Storm-damage and emergency tree works
Soil health & long-term tree establishment planning
Notable Projects
Led bushfire vegetation clearance programs along powerline &corridors, balancing safety compliance with habitat preservation.
Delivered tree protection and preservation plans for heritage-listed landscapes and sensitive environmental sites.
Coordinated emergency tree works during severe weather events, restoring access and safety across hundreds of affected sites.
Professional Approach
Julian is known for his ability to translate complex arboricultural science into clear, actionable solutions. Whether advising councils on development applications, consulting engineers on infrastructure projects, or working directly with homeowners, his approach is rooted in safety, sustainability, and community benefit.
His ethos is simple: protect the trees that can be preserved, manage the ones that pose risk, and always plan for a greener future.
Josh Perry
Co-Owner / Experience Specialized Plant & Machinery Operator / Licensed Builder | Byron Earth and Vegetation
Professional Background
Josh Perry has over 20 years of experience in construction, land management, vegetation services, and project delivery across the Byron Bay and Northern Rivers region. Before co-founding Byron Earth and Vegetation, he was the Director of Byron Built, delivering architecturally designed homes, off-grid residences, cabins, and rural developments. His background provides a practical understanding of sustainable site preparation, environmental management, and efficient project delivery.
Areas of Expertise
Vegetation management & land clearing
Site preparation & rural property improvements
Environmental restoration & land rehabilitation
Project management & contractor coordination
Environmental compliance & planning support
Sustainable land management
Machinery operations & site logistics
Notable Experience
Director of Byron Built, delivering residential and off-grid construction projects throughout the Northern Rivers.
Managed site preparation and land development projects with a strong focus on environmental responsibility and compliance.
Co-founded Byron Earth and Vegetation, providing professional vegetation management, land restoration, and environmental services across Northern NSW.
Professional Approach
Josh combines practical construction expertise with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. He is known for delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that balance client objectives with the protection of the natural landscape.
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