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Explore nature strip responsibilities, tree maintenance, local guidelines for managing overhanging branches and initiatives like the River Red Gum Tree Protection Policy and main roads street tree planting programs.
Review nature strip guidelines and learn about your responsibilities for nature strip maintenance. Apply for a nature strip garden permit, and see how we maintain and renew trees in the City of Whittlesea.
Residents and property owners are legally required to mow the nature strip next to their land, and ensure the grass, weeds and scrub do not overgrow. Learn about the guidelines and penalties for non-compliance.
Residents and landowners are responsible for any trees and plants that overhang from their private property onto roads, footpaths, parks and walkways. Discover the guidelines and local laws.
Before you prune or remove trees, you should find out whether it's protected by legislation. Find out how to get approval to remove trees from your property.
We developed the River Red Gum Protection Policy to ensure River Red Gum trees are protected and properly assessed in all plans for future development.
As part of our main roads street tree planting program, we planted new trees along Lakes Boulevard South Morang in 2022. View planting maps of tree types and images of how the trees will be when fully grown.
Our main roads street tree planting program aims to transform streetscapes throughout the City of Whittlesea into vibrant boulevards of diverse, colourful trees that connect people and nature. Learn about the types of trees we planted.