Tree planting

Our tree planting program runs from April to September and aims to plant new and replacement trees in suitable sites across the municipality. In an average year, we will plant around 2,500 new trees.

How we select street trees

Our arborists carefully choose the right tree species for each location by taking the following factors into account:

• How much space is available?
• What other trees are around the site?
• What is the character of the neighbourhood or park?
• Are there sightlines that need to be maintained for road users?
• Are there views we can frame with appropriate plantings?
• Is it in an area of environmental significance that will be bolstered by an indigenous or native tree?

Taking all this into account, we then choose the largest tree suitable to help us reach our goal of 25 per cent canopy cover across the region. As they grow, these trees then play a vital role in cooling our streets and parks while providing a home for local wildlife.

New trees

Each tree is purchased from an accredited nursery that has been grown to Australian standards as the best tree stock grows into the best street tree.

How we maintain new trees

We maintain all new trees for two years to make sure they establish well and set them up for a healthy future. In the first two years, we will:

• mulch and weed around the tree
• maintain stakes until the tree no longer needs them
• prune the tree to give it the best possible form
• water it during the summer months.

Where we plant

We plant trees on areas of land that we own or manage, such as streets, parks and nature strips. As these areas of land are our legal responsibility, we cannot give residents or others permission to plant trees in these spaces.

While we do not plant trees on private property, we do encourage residents to plant new trees on their property.

Dead, stolen or vandalised trees

If your tree dies, goes missing or is vandalised please contact us.  We will make every effort to replace your tree as soon as is practical.