Tree Management Policies
The City has developed a suite of tree management policies to ensure the protection and enhancement of the City’s urban forest. These documents are available for inspection or purchase at each of the City’s One Stop Shop, Neighbourhood Service Centres and the City’s Libraries.
The City’s Tree Management Policies
Volume 1 - Urban Tree Management Policy
The Urban Tree Management Policy provides an overview of all the City tree management policies and sets forth principles and processes for management of our trees within the LGA. The policy covers the following areas:
- Tree Protection
- Tree Planting / Selection
- Tree Asset Management
- Tree Replacement / Removal
- Community Consultation
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Volume 2 – Tree Preservation Order
The City’s Tree Preservation Order provides a regulatory tool aimed at the preservation and management of trees within the LGA. This will be the main tool to regulate and assess applications to prune and remove trees within the City.
The aims of the Order are:
- Preservation and management of existing suitable trees in a safe and healthy condition
- Planting and management of new suitable trees that will be safe, healthy and beneficial
- Management and/or removal of dangerous and unsuitable trees.
Please click here for further information on trees in private property
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Volume 3 – Street Tree Master Plan
The Street Tree Master Plan 2011 guides the City’s street tree planting program over the coming years and achieves, over time, an increase in the quality and quantity of the City’s urban canopy.
The Master Plan provides a clear vision for the City’s streetscapes and ensures that species selected for planting are rigorously assessed to ensure the establishment of the “right tree or the right location”.
The Master Plan is developed according to the City’s precincts and villages. The Master Plan covers the following:
- Vision statement
- Introduction, including a guide on how to use the Master Plan
- Tree species selection
- Precinct plans
- Technical guidelines
- Appendices, including list of species, tree data sheets
The Street Tree Master Plan was adopted by Council in December 2011, following extensive community consultation and review.
Click here to access the Street Tree Master Plan.
Volume 4 - Register of Significant Trees
The Council of the City of Sydney resolved to adopt the Register of Significant Trees on the 12 December 2005.
The Register has identified 1931 trees that are significant and are located in the City’s public spaces, parkland, reserves, streetscapes and privately owned properties.
The aim of the Register is to identify and recognise the importance of significant trees in the City’s changing urban landscape. The Register will help to guide the management of these trees and to ensure their continued protection for the benefit of the community and for future generations.
These trees are integral parts of the City’s historic, cultural, social, aesthetic and botanical heritage. Many of these trees have a story to tell and may have strong associations with past events and people.
Hyde Park Tree Management Plan
Council adopted the Hyde Park Tree Management Plan (TMP) in October 2006. The purpose of the Hyde Park Tree Management Plan is to develop strategies for the effective management, maintenance and conservation of the trees in Hyde Park. The Plan gives the community and Council staff clear direction and vision for the future management of the Park’s trees.
Redfern Park Tree Management Plan
The Redfern Park Tree Management Plan was also adopted by Council In October 2006. The Tree Management Plan sets out the principles in place for the management of all trees within this 19th century iconic park.
Observatory Hill Tree Management Plan
Observatory Hill Park has an aging but culturally significant tree population that requires a program of responsible tree management. The Observatory Hill Tree Management Plan (TMP) was completed in December 2008 and provides a framework by which tree removals and replacements may be guided. The Plan details proactive strategies for the effective management; maintenance and conservation of the tree population within Observatory Hill Park and in close proximity to its boundaries.
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Last Updated: Friday 16 December, 2011
