FAQs

Examples of eligible events under this program include, but are not limited to; Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries, Birth of a Newborn, Passing of loved one etc.

No, the name of the person who submits the application must collect the tree. Photo identification will need to be provided upon collection at the nursery.

Once your application has been approved, instruction on how to collect your tree will be provided. 

Trees will be able to be collected by the resident 7 days per week from 8am to 5pm.

A selection of native species will be available on collection at the local nursery. 

Residents will be able to select their preferred species based on stock availability at time of collection. 

The local nursery stocks natives tree species such Lilly Pillies, Banksias, Blueberry Ashes etc.

The trees will be in 200mm pot size.

The tree must only be planted on your private property with the owners or owners corporation approval. No planting is permitted on public land.

Each tree species will vary in height, however some may as tall as 1m in height within the 200mm pots.  

Please ensure you have adequate space in your vehicle for transportation of the tree.

A Council planting guide can be found in the related documents on this page.

Unfortunately, the trees will not be replaced. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the tree thrives. Please refer to Councils Planting Guide for care instructions.

Please send an email with a photo of the tree once planted to mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au 

A review of an application will typically take between 1-4 weeks.

You will be notified via email by Council Staff with the outcome of the application.