Please note that our Significant Tree Policy is currently under review.
We are committed to increasing tree canopy cover across Brimbank to 30 per cent as defined by our Urban Forest Strategy.
- Significant Tree Policy - Under review (PDF 380KB)
- Significant Tree Register On Private Land (PDF 607KB)
The purpose of our Significant Tree Policy is to:
- define what a significant tree is for trees on private land in order to establish a Significant Tree Protection Register
- provide policy directions for Council in accordance with Clause 9 of the General Local Law 2018
- outline the responsibilities of landowners with a significant tree on their property
- demonstrate Council’s vision for the establishment of an Urban Forest through the Urban Forest Strategy and Tree Policy.
