Trees on council land
We value trees for their social, environmental and economic benefits, and we understand how trees benefit the physical and mental health and wellbeing of community. Trees provide shaded comfortable spaces to socialise, they cool the city, filter air and water, and store carbon for an environmentally sustainable future.
Trees shade buildings, which reduces energy costs and makes places more attractive and comfortable which increases land values for an economically viable city.
Council has a Tree Policy that provides a framework for the protection of healthy trees from removal and to guide our planning planting and managing of council trees.
If you have a concern with a tree on council land, or notice a tree in declining health you can contact us to let us know of your concerns.
The tree will be assessed under our ‘Trees on Council owned and managed land policy 2021’ and may be referred to an independent arborist for further assessment
For guides on trees on your property visit the Trees on your property webpage.
Trees on a neighbours property
If you have a concern about a tree or plant growing on a neighbouring property, the first thing to do is talk to your neighbour. If this does not work, you can follow the process outlined in the Neighbourhood Disputes about Plants Act 2017 to assist in resolving the dispute.
We are not able to provide legal advice on this and can only become involved in the matter if there is significant evidence that the tree is at risk to people using public places, for example dead tree limbs overhanging a footpath or if the plant or tree is a declared weed under the Biosecurity Act 2019.