FAQs
What is a 'public' tree?
Trees that are owned or managed by Council with the urban environments of its townships. This includes trees along streets and reserves within township boundaries, including recreation reserves, playgrounds, and public open spaces.
Trees not encompassed by this policy are any trees outside township boundaries, trees on private property, or trees on land that is not owned or managed by Council. Trees in the Portland Botanic Gardens are excluded by this policy but are subject to the Botanic Gardens Conservation Management Plan and Landscape Masterplan.
Why are we revising the Urban Tree Policy?
We are updating the policy to better reflect GSC best practices.
Does Council have qualified horticulturists and arborists?
The newly appointed, highly skilled qualified Senior Arborist / Horticulturist, joins the already highly skill Horticulturist team with in the Parks & Gardens Team.
Who are the key stakeholders who helped prepare the draft policy?
A rejuvenate relationship and communication with Community stakeholder groups, has impacted our decision making.
What are the recommended species?
The urban street tree list, provides a scope of our current list of species related to our shire.
Does Council work with other crown landholders?
Council works in consultation and collaborates with Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA), Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (GHCMA), Parks Victoria and Department of Transport & Planning (DTP)
Why register significant and habitat trees?
This helps Glenelg Shire Council to preserve and monitor, to ensure protection.
What if I want to remove or trim native vegetation on my private property?
Residents are encouraged to submit a service request HERE, then Council can review, assess and relay the correct information