Street Tree Planting Strategy
The Street Tree Planting Strategy will soon be replaced by the Tree Management Policy and Guidelines. The policy and guidelines are on public exhibition until 19 October 2025, before returning to Council for endorsement.
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The street trees of the City of Maribyrnong are a valuable community asset and are the most visible element of the City’s green infrastructure. They help keep our City healthy and have a range of environmental benefits which include reducing summer temperatures, reducing storm water run-off, providing habitat, capturing airborne pollutants and contributing to the wellbeing of the community.
The City’s street trees are a key element in establishing identity and character by emphasising important boulevards and defining neighborhoods. The importance of a resilient street tree network will increase in future years as Maribyrnong experiences rises in both population and urban density.
The Maribyrnong Street Tree Planting Strategy 2013 established the framework for the coordinated long term planning and management of the City’s street tree population, and will help residents, local businesses and developers understand the value of the street tree network and Council’s vision for a greener, more livable Maribyrnong. The key objectives of this Strategy establish:
- A 10 Year Planting Program
- Street tree species selection
- Long term management of the City’s street tree network
- Street tree removal and replacement procedures
The Street Tree Planting Strategy has since been completed and has now been replaced by the Urban Forest Strategy.