FAQs

There is currently no framework in place for how Council manages its public trees. The purpose of this Strategy is to promote and plan for the protection and management of existing urban trees, as well as investigating opportunities to increase tree canopy cover through the planting of more trees in areas where they are most needed.

No, The Strategy encompasses all trees within our townships along streets, roads, parks and open spaces. The Strategy excludes trees on private properties, rural land, along rural roads or trees in bushland reserves outside of townships, as Council manages these via a different management regime.

No, New development areas such as Cliftleigh, Huntlee and others are not included in this Strategy as they are required to plant trees as part of their development approvals and specific DCPs.