Your guide to Arboriculture and Beyond

Mark Bury Books offers scientifically-backed, practical resources for arboriculture, urban forestry, and environmental consulting. Our publications, drawing on over 40 years of Australian experience, bridge the gap between academic research and field application. We also publish educational materials on mental health and personal development.

Our specialist collections

Discover our diverse range of publications, from technical manuals for professionals to insightful guides for personal growth.

The science of trees, explained

Our publications provide trusted, evidence-based knowledge for everyone involved in arboriculture, urban forestry, and tree management. Drawing on more than four decades of professional experience, each book combines practical field expertise with current research, Australian Standards, legislation, and industry best practice to deliver clear, reliable, and actionable guidance.

Whether you are a consulting arborist, local government officer, planner, engineer, landscape architect, environmental consultant, student, educator, or tree owner, our resources are designed to support informed decision-making and improve professional outcomes. From tree biology and biomechanics to risk assessment, development planning, urban forestry, and long-term tree management, every publication is written to be practical, comprehensive, and immediately applicable.

At Mark Bury Books, our mission is simple: to provide authoritative resources that educate, build confidence, encourage best practice, and contribute to the sustainable management of Australia's urban forests and natural environments.

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Discover Our Latest Publications

Stay up to date with the newest releases from Mark Bury Books as our collection continues to grow. We regularly publish new titles covering arboriculture, urban forestry, tree risk management, environmental management, and mental health, ensuring readers have access to current, practical, and evidence-based information.

As industry standards, legislation, research, and best practice continue to evolve, so do our publications. Each new book is carefully developed to provide clear guidance, real-world insights, and practical solutions for consulting arborists, local government professionals, planners, engineers, environmental consultants, students, educators, and anyone with an interest in trees and the natural environment.

Our expanding mental health collection also offers thoughtful, research-informed resources that promote understanding, resilience, recovery, and personal wellbeing.

Whether you are looking to enhance your professional knowledge, continue your education, or explore a new area of interest, our latest publications are designed to keep you informed, confident, and prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

“The technical manuals from Mark Bury Books are an invaluable resource for my daily work as an arborist. They are comprehensive, scientifically sound, and incredibly practical.”

— Sarah Jenkins, Certified Arborist, Sydney

Connect with Mark Bury Books

Mark Bury Books is an online publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We are always happy to hear from our readers and collaborators.

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