Introducing Boorn Wirin – Tree Spirit

Aboriginal cultural practices

Ancient heritage - modern innovation

As Western Australia’s leading Aboriginal-owned arborist service, we emphasise protecting and preserving culturally significant trees while promoting sustainable practices.

Created by Top Notch Tree Surgeons’ founder Lindsay Lester, the Boorn Wirin tree service integrates cultural heritage with sustainable arboriculture.

A proud Palawa man with enduring family connections to WA, Lindsay’s vision for Boorn Wirin extends beyond arborial tree care – it’s also about raising awareness of significant trees and fostering respect for sacred knowledge.

Protecting history, planting
the future

Boorn Wirin reflects Lindsay’s broader mission: to plant or protect 10 times the number of trees removed, focusing on environmental rehabilitation and cultural preservation.

“We’re for working with traditional owners to protect scar trees, birthing trees, healing trees and other culturally significant trees that act as historical signposts”

Lindsay Lester, Owner

Cultural advocacy in action

Our aim is to ensure sacred sites are preserved and that the wisdom of traditional caretakers is upheld, helping culture, history, and the environment thrive. To see Boorn Wirin cultural advocacy in action, read more here.

Collaborating with local elders, traditional owners, and government agencies, Boorn Wirin ensures that cultural and environmental values are preserved for future generations. Supporting research into bush tucker, traditional medicine, and environmental initiatives, we honour the connection between land, culture, and community.

In Noongar
language,
Boorn Wirin means
Tree Spirit

Boorn Wirin Vegetation Management Services include:

  • Arboricultural Services
  • Arborist reports
  • Power line pruning
  • Clearance pruning
  • Fire break clearing
  • Drainage ditch clearing
  • Railway clearances
  • Roadside clearing
  • Footpath clearances
  • Land clearing
  • Development assessments
  • Development applications
  • Tree preservation & planting
  • Tree canopy retention projects
  • Managing trees to protect habitat refuges
  • Inspections of designated biodiversity areas
  • Identifying flora and fauna – headcounts & mapping
  • Maintaining wildlife habitats
    Creating new habitat refuges
  • Protection of culturally significant trees
    – scar trees, birthing trees, healing trees
  • Protection of trees from pests and diseases
    – borer beetles, coastal ants, dieback, etc.
  • Environmentally safe pest and disease control
  • Seed collecting
  • Soft landscaping
  • Horticulture

When absolutely necessary – for the safety of people, property and the environment – we use our extensive tree removal capabilities. Our specialised team of climbing arborists can safely and efficiently remove and dispose of trees of any shape or size.

“Proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated, Boorn Wirin brings a unique perspective to protecting and managing natural landscapes, with a focus on culturally significant trees, fauna, and flora. An extension of Top Notch Tree Surgeons, our team is driven by a profound connection to the land, a passion for environmental preservation, and a dedication to sustainable management. Specialising in environmentally sustainable vegetation management, tree care, and greenscape rehabilitation, we offer innovative, culturally led solutions tailored for private industry and government agencies”

Lindsay Lester, Owner