About Tree Management

Trees in the landscape make a significant contribution to the urban environment. Aesthetically they provide screening, privacy and interest. Environmentally trees improve air quality, slow urban run off, reduce the heat sink effect and provide wildlife habitat.

Community expectations are that Council preserve protect and improve the tree canopy of the area. To enable this Council developed the adopted Tree Preservation Order 2007. The Order protects trees both on private and public land requiring Council's approval to undertake works on or in the vicinity of a tree.

Please click one of the following pages below for more information.

Current tree management issues

• Notices regarding trees on Council property
  Council tree management issues currently listed for public notice or consultation.
   
• Tree Preservation Order 2007 determinations
  Determinations of applications to undertake works on trees within private property 

Policies and other information

• Problem plants and trees
  Download an information guide for dealing with noxious weeds and problem trees.
   
• Requests to remove trees
  Details on how to request approval to have works undertaken on your tree, or how to arrange to have works undertaken on or around Council-owned trees.
   
• Trees and neighbours
  Advice and contact details for issues involving adjoining neighbours' trees.
   
• Tree management policies
  Council policy documents relating to tree management and preservation, including the Tree Preservation Order 2007.