The Arborist Team Behind the Magic
30+ years of experience. 100% local grit.
Decades of Expertise — and Still Going Strong.
Paul Richmond has spent over 30 years on the ropes — from training as a tree surgeon in England to building one of Far North Queensland’s most trusted arborist crews.
Today, he leads a hand-picked team known for their precision, professionalism, and no-nonsense work ethic.
From backyard palms to council contracts, Paul and the crew have seen it all — and handled it safely.
That’s why homeowners, developers and councils across Cairns, Port Douglas and the Tablelands call Branching Out Tree Specialists first.
What Cairns Locals Are Saying
Our Secret Weapon: Serious Equipment
Our investment in top-tier machinery means safer crews, faster turnarounds, and cleaner sites — so your property is back to perfect, fast.
Our fleet includes:
Two tipper trucks
15" Vermeer wood chipper
Vermeer skid steer
Remote-control stump grinder
20–22m Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
15” Bandit wood chipper
Less downtime. Less risk. Less mess.
That’s why the pros call us in.
Fully Licensed. Fully Covered. Zero Risk.
When you hire Branching Out, you’re hiring a Tree Contractors Association Australia (TCAA) licensed team — meaning we tick every box that keeps your property (and our crew) safe.
Fully insured
Experienced, qualified, and continuously trained
Independently audited every year
Strictly compliant with Safe Work standards and the TCAA Code of Practice
No cowboys. No corner-cutting. Just certified professionals doing it right.
How it Works
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Pruning of Amenity Trees
(AS 4373–2007)
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Protection of Trees on Development Sites (AS 4970-2009)
TREE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
TCAA arborist has a higher standard of knowledge & experience.