Tree Pruning  

We are responsible for all pruning works on street trees, park trees and trees in nature strips within our municipality.


This is to provide the community with safe and healthy trees and to beautify the area.

Why we do this

To provide the community with safe and healthy trees and to beautify the area.

What you can expect

That all trees within our responsibility are maintained to a safe and healthy standard.

Common questions

Question
Footpaths - Who looks after reports on tree damage to a footpath?
Please contact our City Services Unit on 03 5272 4530 if you believe that our trees may be the cause of damage to footpaths in your area.

Damage to footpaths may include general maintenance of footpaths, such as potholes, rough surface, lifted or broken slabs, dislodged or loose bricks, and weeds growing through paths.

Question
Overhanging Foliage Notice - What if I am unable to complete pruning in time?
If you receive a letter requesting pruning of overhanging foliage from your property and you are unable to complete the work in time, please contact the Tree Management Unit directly on 5272 4947 to discuss pruning timeframes.

Question
Overhanging Foliage Notice - What should I do if I receive one of these?
We will send you a letter requesting that you do some pruning if there is overhanging foliage reported on your property. 

If after you receive the letter you still have questions, please contact our Tree Management Unit directly on 03 5272 4947 and we will assist you.

Question
Trees - What do I do if there is an emergency after hours?
If an emergency arises after hours concerning a Council tree in a park or reserve, in a nature strip or in the street please contact After Hours Emergency Services.



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