Whitehorse City Council values the important contribution of trees and vegetation in making the municipality a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Our ‘urban forest' includes trees, shrubs and groundcovers along with the soil and water they depend on. It provides several benefits including:
- Shading and cooling during summer
- Improving air quality
- Water retention reducing the risk of flooding
- Improved community connectedness and wellbeing
- Providing shade and habitat for wildlife, birds, and insects
Council is committed to protecting and enhancing our urban forest canopy.
This Draft Tree Management Policy aims to ensure the effective management of trees on public land and alignment to Council’s Urban Forest Strategy 2021-2031.
The policy covers all trees on public land managed by Council, including streets, parks, and Council facilities. It aims to balance the benefits of trees with community safety and the needs of infrastructure.
This policy does not apply to trees on private land or trees managed by other authorities.
How to get involved:
- Download and review the DRAFT Tree Management Policy
- Read the FAQs
- Take the online survey. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will be treated confidentially. Your data will be handled in accordance with Whitehorse City Council's privacy policy
