Street trees and other trees on public land

Council manages over 35,000 street trees throughout the local government area. Our street trees are valuable assets which create habitat, help manage air pollution, enhance the public domain and create canopy cover which offers shade and beautifies our urban environment.

If you have any concerns regarding street trees on nature strips which require pruning, or for information on the planting of new trees on nature strips, please submit a service request.

Council typically undertakes pruning and removal of trees on public land for the following reasons:

• Improve pedestrian and vehicular access.

• Remove dead or defective branches.

• Prevent further damage to appropriately engineered structures.

• Assist with canopy structure (formative pruning).

• Clear sight lines as per RMS requirements and signage.

• Remove dead, dying or dangerous trees.

• To allow for essential public infrastructure upgrades where all practical engineering options have been considered.

Ausgrid is responsible to maintain clearances around the electricity network to keep the community safe and to help make sure they are providing a reliable electricity supply to their customers.

Further information relating to Ausgrid tree management can be found on the Ausgrid website.