Tree Management Policy

This Policy sets Council’s vision for urban tree canopy management to ensure the enduring amenity of Moira Shire’s urban landscapes in a changing climate. It recognises that a planned landscape approach can elevate a town’s identity, becoming a captivating attraction that vastly improves community and visitor experiences through colour, vertical texture, shade and habitat.

Council is committed to improving the appearance and amenity of Council’s towns and implementing climate change resilience across its urban landscapes by maintaining and expanding a safe, diverse and healthy tree canopy.

This policy provides a framework for regulatory authorities, contractors, developers, community members and those working with Council to understand the requirements for the management of public trees and should be read in conjunction with Council’s Urban Tree Canopy Plan.