Tree maintenance

Verge trees

The City is solely responsible for planting, pruning and maintaining City verge trees. You cannot prune, remove, or plant verge trees without approval from Council. Read the Policy for further information.

Maintenance

Request an inspection for tree pruning or maintenance. Please note, street trees are pruned for the following reasons:

• Ensure clearance from overhead power lines
• Allow unobstructed pedestrian and vehicle movement
• Ensure clear traffic sightlines
• Improve tree form and health
• Remove dead, dying diseased or pest infested branches
• To define tree form and structure
• Other reasonable requests.

Street trees will not be pruned to:

• Improve views
• Reduce leaf or fruit litter, bark drop, bird droppings or similar
• Reduce height without a justifiable arboriculture cause
• Reduce shade.

Footpath obstruction from overhanging vegetation on private property

If you see a tree, shrub or vines on a private property that is obstructing a footpath, please contact the City on (08) 9432 9999.

The City will request residents to prune or remove the vegetation.

Tree vandalism

Damaging or vandalising trees on City owned or managed land, including pruning or removing trees on street verges, is an offence.

Pruning or removing a street tree without prior approval may result in an infringement notice.

You may also be held responsible for the cost of tree replacement and tree maintenance.

Report a damaged tree or tree vandalism so we can investigate.