Our roadsides are an important part of our landscape and provide much needed habitat for wildlife.
We regularly assess roadside vegetation for safety and undertake weed control where required.
Native vegetation along roadsides is protected by planning regulations that restrict its removal in Victoria.
Landowners are not permitted to destroy or remove vegetation without prior planning approval from us.
Learn more about planning permits
We have developed a strategy that is used by staff and contractors who work on roadsides in non-urban areas in the municipality.
The strategy identifies objectives, guidelines and specifications for all roadside activities and aims to ensure:
- roadsides are maintained for road users' safety
- high threat weeds are controlled and managed
- best practice standards are followed
- high quality roadside vegetation is protected
- construction and maintenance projects are sensitive to roadsides.
Download the Roadside Management Strategy(PDF, 4MB)
Download the Roadside Management Strategy - Accessible(DOCX, 3MB)
You cannot collect firewood from roadsides. However, there are places where you can legally collect wood during autumn and spring.
Find a firewood collection area
If you are concerned that roadside vegetation poses a safety risk, please contact us:
Phone: 03 9217 2170
Email: info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au