Tree planting
Council undertakes annual tree planting in streets and parks. Residents can request to have a tree planted in their neighbourhood. Council may plant trees where a tree has been removed or in other suitable planting sites.
Request a new tree on your nature strip
Residents can request a new street or park tree in their neighbourhood.
All requests are considered and assessed.
The main criteria for the assessment of a site for the suitability of a new tree planting are:
| Criterion |
Factors to consider |
| Site and species suitability |
Site constraints such as but not limited to above and below services, easements, local environment species, space for future growth including roots and canopy, choosing a suitable tree species for the location, adjacent site interactions such as private land or nature reserves. |
| Prioritise planting large trees |
Where possible consideration is given to planting large canopy trees, in naturestrips and parks. |
| Strategic priority |
Planning reasons such as replenishment of an ecological community, park refurbishment, development offset, greening/canopy targets, special project with an external entity. |
| Resident support |
Does a resident accept the tree planting and will they assist with care of tree. |
| Survival rate |
Is the tree likely to survive. |
| Safety |
Will a new tree cause safety concerns such as line of site concerns. |
Request a new tree
Annual planting program
Council aims to hold an annual planting program.
Confirmed tree planting requests are added to the next annual Council tree planting program. It may take up to one year for a tree to be planted from the time a request is submitted.
Tree planting will take place somewhere between April and September in optimal weather conditions.
Council uses advanced tree stock which means that trees planted are approximately three metres (3m) in height with 45 litres in soil quantity in pot. At minimum trees planted will have a mulch layer at base with two supporting stakes attached to tree with hessian ties.
Council will engage a contractor to complete the planting.
Council carries out specific canopy renewal planting program activities. In these circumstances, residents will be notified through a mailbox drop about Council’s intention to plant trees and the aims of the program. For example, in 2027 there will be some canopy renewal planting taking place across the Shire, and residents who may see some planting in their area will receive a notification letter.
Taking care of a new tree on your nature strip
Once a new tree has been planted on the nature strip, residents will receive a calling card about how to take care of the new trees. Residents can help to take care of newly planted trees by:
Residents can:
- Monitor the tree
- Water (approximately a half of a bucket/4.5litres once a week) the tree around the root zone
- Maintain stakes and/or tree guards*
- Be mindful when mowing and whipper snipping around the tree to avoid contact with the tree
- Leave enough space between the base of tree and grass (maintain about a 15cm distance)
- Contact Council if you have any questions or concerns about the tree
- *After two years, tree stakes along with the hessian ties, can be removed from the tree. Residents can reuse the stakes in their gardens or call Council for them to retrieve.
Download a copy of the New Tree Planting brochure