Significant trees register
Our register of significant trees lists trees chosen for historical, cultural, social, ecological and visual appeal. Explore the interactive map, or find them by name or by suburb.
We manage planting, maintenance and removal in our area responsibly.
Our register of significant trees lists trees chosen for historical, cultural, social, ecological and visual appeal. Explore the interactive map, or find them by name or by suburb.
Street trees in the local area will be protected and maintained as part of our tree maintenance program.
Our arborists and management teams have worked closely with communities to develop the tree policies and street tree planting program. Find out more about the program in the street tree master plan.
Over the past 17 years, more than 16,233 street trees have been planted throughout the local area. We plant the street trees in the cooler months of the year, from March to October, to ensure they don’t suffer heat stress and establish quickly.
We plant large trees that are suited to the surrounds. Using quality stock and improved installation and maintenance procedures means our newly planted trees will grow into healthy and mature specimens.
We plant hundreds of different trees each year. Check out the online map to see which species are selected for each street.
More street trees will be planted to ensure the various benefits they provide can be enjoyed by present and future generations. Our target is to increase the local area’s tree canopy by 50%.
Due to tree management and legal liability issues, only we should plant street trees, unless a condition of development approval is granted.
We will regularly water, fertilise, weed and prune new trees while it establishes itself over its first year. This ensures street trees are assessed by our qualified teams and are set up to thrive as they mature in the years to come.
You can help us make sure the street trees in your area flourish by reporting any issues or concerns.
We plan and carry out street tree maintenance in the local area. This ensures street trees are assessed each year by our qualified teams and local greenery meets the highest arboricultural standards.
Street trees will be pruned to:
Street trees will not be pruned to:
If you believe a street tree requires pruning, please review the relevant tree management policies first. You should then contact us online. The tree will be assessed and any necessary work will be carried out by our staff.
Please do not prune street trees yourself. They are public property and it is our responsibility to look after them.
Trees, like all living things, grow, age and eventually die. While tree removal is a last resort option, public safety is always a priority.
If we inspect a tree and decide to remove it, a sign is placed on the trunk giving the reason for removal and the replacement planting proposed. Contact details of the inspecting officer are also included in the sign.
We do not prune trees for power line clearance. Ausgrid is responsible for pruning street trees in these circumstances and sets out the required clearance for its power lines.
Tree roots can sometimes inadvertently impact sewer and stormwater pipes. It is important to establish the cause of the problem and who is responsible for rectifying it.
You can download the below fact sheet with some answers to the most commonly-asked questions.
Roots from large trees can sometimes damage buildings, but these are just one of many reasons a building may start to show signs of damage. It's important to have expert advice to establish the cause of a problem, who is responsible and how it can be resolved.
You can download a fact sheet with some answers to the most commonly-asked questions.