PUBLIC EXHIBITION - Tree Management Policy

The Tree Management Policy was adopted as an interim Policy by Council on 25 February 2019, including amendments resulting from comment received during the public exhibition period. A further report addressing Council’s request for additional information and making recommendations for the final adoption of the Policy is being developed to go to Council’s meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2019. Council’s media release regarding the adoption of the interim Tree Management Policy can be viewed here

Council is seeking community feedback on its Draft Tree Management Policy and associated amendments to the Georges River Council 2018/19 Schedule of Fees and Charges. Council is responsible for the preservation of trees and vegetation under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Council’s Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans. The Draft Tree Management Policy will recognise the ecological and economic importance of all trees within the Local Government Area with a key outcome to increase and enhance the extent of tree canopy throughout the City through planning of appropriate trees in streets, public places and bushland areas. It also proposes workable assessment criteria for the management of trees on private and public land