Tree and vegetation management
Find out about cutting down trees, tree clearing, planting, vegetation management on council land and what you can do about trees overhanging your property
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- Tree clearing on private property
A permit may be needed from council to remove protected vegetation on private property, including cutting down trees.
- Clearing vegetation on a road verge (nature strip)
A permit is required to clear any vegetation, including trees, on road reserves, footpaths and nature strips outside private property.
- Permit for road-verge (nature strip) planting and landscaping
Council supports the concept of alternative road verge treatments, including gardens, where suitable.
- Request for arborist (tree) services
Submit a request to council for the services of an arborist to review an issue with a tree that is on council land and is encroaching on your property.
- Free trees
Each year council distributes free trees to ratepayers to help beautify the region.
- Community native nurseries
Community native nurseries stock local native plant species and offer expert advice on choosing and maintaining plants.
- Invasive plants
Learn about our region's invasive plants, council's programs and how you can protect your place.
- Natural resource management and conservation techniques
Helpful tips on conservation techniques.