The Arbor Centre has undertaken a critical conservation initiative for Curtin University, addressing the natural decline of heritage pine trees at Henderson Court through an innovative multi-stage tree preservation strategy.
Client Challenge
Henderson Court’s historic pine trees, situated in a key precinct adjacent to significant university buildings including:
Robertson Lecture Theatres
Physical Sciences: John de Laeter Centre
Davis Building
Hayman Theatre
Phillips Theatre
Vin Davies Building
Were experiencing natural decline, threatening the site’s botanical heritage and landscape character.
Our Comprehensive Approach to tree preservation strategy…
The Arbor Centre developed a holistic solution encompassing:
- Precise seed collection from existing heritage pines
- Specialized germination techniques
- Careful cultivation at our headquarters
- Long-term nursery care and tree development
Project Milestones
First generation: 100 trees successfully grown and planted
Current phase: Preparation for planting an additional 150 trees
Ongoing commitment: to preserving the site’s botanical legacy
Significance
This project demonstrates a pioneering approach to landscape conservation, ensuring the continuation of Curtin University’s botanical heritage through careful, scientifically-managed propagation and replanting.
The Arbor Centre’s intervention transforms potential tree loss into an opportunity for landscape renewal, protecting both the physical and historical environment of this important educational precinct.