Draft Tree Management Policy

Sunset photo of a Scribbly Gum tree


Tree Management Policy Adopted

Wollondilly Council's Tree Management Policy was adopted at the November 2020 Council meeting.

Trees are vital assets for current and future generations, and the objectives of the new policy include:

  • maximising the preservation, protection and maintenance of trees, especially those with environmental, heritage, social and cultural significance
  • protecting and conserving important biodiversity and wildlife corridors
  • recognising the importance of tree canopy throughout the Shire.

The draft policy was placed on public exhibition twice - with the second time being to obtain feedback in light of the summer bushfire events in our Shire. Council wanted to ensure the policy is a balanced and informed document that assists in protecting our valuable trees as well as considering the impacts of bushfire. The draft policy was on exhibition from Wednesday 11 March until 8 April, with submissions accepted until Wednesday 22 April.



Tree Management Policy Adopted

Wollondilly Council's Tree Management Policy was adopted at the November 2020 Council meeting.

Trees are vital assets for current and future generations, and the objectives of the new policy include:

  • maximising the preservation, protection and maintenance of trees, especially those with environmental, heritage, social and cultural significance
  • protecting and conserving important biodiversity and wildlife corridors
  • recognising the importance of tree canopy throughout the Shire.

The draft policy was placed on public exhibition twice - with the second time being to obtain feedback in light of the summer bushfire events in our Shire. Council wanted to ensure the policy is a balanced and informed document that assists in protecting our valuable trees as well as considering the impacts of bushfire. The draft policy was on exhibition from Wednesday 11 March until 8 April, with submissions accepted until Wednesday 22 April.