Published on Friday, 14 February 2025 at 1:42:39 PM
The Shire has over 1700 verge and park trees under its management. The Shire is well know for its urban canopy cover, having the highest percentage of canopy cover in the metropolitan area, with the iconic weeping peppermint making up nearly 96% of the trees, mainly along the Shire verges. The Shire has a comprehensive data base of all of the trees, with each tree numbered and registered with a GPS. The trees have regular health assessment by a qualified arborist and their health assessed as Good/fair/poor/very poor and also assessed by an age class, young/semi mature/ mature/ post mature. Each year a tree planting program is undertaken. In the winter of 2024, 160 tree were planted, either replacing dead/dying trees or new plantings.
The arborist's report also identifies the life expectancy of the trees, recommends the removal/replacement of tress and a works list. An experience and qualified tree pruning company is engaged to undertake necessary works. This report is available on the Shire's web site.
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