Can the City or its contractors prune my street tree without notifying me? Yes, the City programmes periodic maintenance activities for street trees and, other than general community notification, does not generally notify individual residents in advance. Can I plant my own tree on the nature strip? Only the City is authorised to plant trees on the nature strip, however there may be circumstances where the City will allow residents to plant their own trees. For further information, contact the Parks Technical Officer on 9273 3500 to discuss. City’s What are statutory clearances and why do these require street trees be pruned? Statutory clearances are required by law and apply to vegetation clearance requirements from certain infrastructure. Western Power requires the City to maintain street trees a specified minimum distance clear of overhead powerlines. Clearances also apply to road carriageways, footpaths and the nature strip in general to allow vehicle and pedestrian access. Street trees are pruned to provide clearance 4.5m above roads to the kerb line and 2.5m above footpaths and the nature strip to allow pedestrian access. What if a street tree is causing damage to property? For example: footpath, crossover or fence. The City will assess any instances where a street tree is causing damage to the built environment. Where there is the opportunity to remediate the problem through tree maintenance, the City will generally carry this out in preference to removing the tree. If there is a significant hazard caused by an unsuitable tree, the City may be required to remove the tree and replace it with a more suitable species. Who will repair damage to property caused by a street tree? The City will carry out an initial assessment and if warranted will assist you with submitting a claim to the City for assessment. Key Contacts for street tree enquiries, please call 9273 3500: Parks Technical Officer street tree planting and general horticultural advice – Parks Coordinator (Arboriculture) street tree maintenance and removals –
Can the City or its contractors prune my street tree without notifying me? Yes, the City programmes periodic maintenance activities for street trees and, other than general community notification, does not generally notify individual residents in advance. Can I plant my own tree on the nature strip? Only the City is authorised to plant trees on the nature strip, however there may be circumstances where the City will allow residents to plant their own trees. For further information, contact the City’s Parks Technical Officer on 9273 3500 to discuss. What are statutory clearances and why do these require street trees be pruned? Statutory clearances are required by law and apply to vegetation clearance requirements from certain infrastructure. Western Power requires the City to maintain street trees a specified minimum distance clear of overhead powerlines. Clearances also apply to road carriageways, footpaths and the nature strip in general to allow vehicle and pedestrian access. Street trees are pruned to provide clearance 4.5m above roads to the kerb line and 2.5m above footpaths and the nature strip to allow pedestrian access. What if a street tree is causing damage to property? For example: footpath, crossover or fence. The City will assess any instances where a street tree is causing damage to the built environment. Where there is the opportunity to remediate the problem through tree maintenance, the City will generally carry this out in preference to removing the tree. If there is a significant hazard caused by an unsuitable tree, the City may be required to remove the tree and replace it with a more suitable species. Who will repair damage to property caused by a street tree? The City will carry out an initial assessment and if warranted will assist you with submitting a claim to the City for assessment. Key Contacts for street tree enquiries, please call 9273 3500: Parks Technical Officer – street tree planting and general horticultural advice Parks Coordinator (Arboriculture) – street tree maintenance and removals