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Tree protection

Learn what you need to do if you’re planning to undertake works near council trees.

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Trees grow in a delicate balance with their environment. We have important measures in place to protect our trees and keep them healthy.

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Tree Policy

All activities that may occur near public trees must abide by the protection requirements outlined in accordance with our Tree Policy.

Before any tree can be removed, a site inspection and arboricultural assessment of the tree is conducted to determine the validity of the removal request.

We consider our trees to be an essential city infrastructure asset. All management options will be explored and exhausted before tree removal is recommended. The ability to maximise planting and greening opportunities will be considered when reviewing planning applications.

Read Tree Policy

Fact sheets

Download tree protection fact sheets for developers, builders, service providers and event planners undertaking works near council trees:

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Exceptional Tree Register

The City of Melbourne’s Exceptional Tree Register recognises, celebrates and protects the exceptional trees that exist on private land in our city.

The City of Melbourne does not have authority over trees on private property except when they are listed on the Exceptional Tree Register and afforded protection through the planning scheme.

For tree works or advice on private properties, it is recommended that the owner seek advice from a qualified arborist.

View our Exceptional Tree Register

Maintaining trees on your property

Your garden must not obstruct public areas or put the public at risk.

Learn more

Any questions?

Contact us at greeningmelbourne@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
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our acknowledgement

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  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.