Tree removal

Trees are the most important and highly visible asset within Yarra’s parks, gardens and streets. They not only improve the liveability of the City, but characterise the place and provide enjoyment for people. Many of the City’s trees are culturally important and some have heritage significance.
Council’s aim is to retain trees wherever possible and to manage their well-being so that they continue to contribute to the quality of the urban environment.
Council receives many requests each year to remove trees. These guidelines provide the framework for decision making when assessing council managed trees for removal.

Tree removal guidelines:

Only trees that are dead, dying, dangerous or proven to be causing property damage will be considered for removal. Removal is usually the last option and only considered when other options to rectify the concern have been exhausted.
This does not include trees scheduled for removal as part of Capital Tree Replacement program (See Tree planting section for more detail)
A request to remove a tree can be made to council’s arborist and must be in writing or Email. All concerns should be supported by the persons name, residential address, contact phone numbers, concern and location of tree. Any supporting documentation is appreciated ie. Engineers report, photos etc. These may be requested at a latter date.

Requests not providing full contact details will not be acknowledge or considered for removal

Email to City of Yarra’s arborist - Michael Rogers at rogersm@yarracity.vic.gov.au. Or
Writing to City of Yarra PO Box 168 Richmond 3121.  Attention Michael Rogers (Arborist)
Council’s arborist once receiving the request will contact the person by phone within 5 working days and inspect the tree within 10. A written response will be mailed out explaining council’s recommendation.

Tree Removal Guidelines

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Further information

Open Space
Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier street
Telephone 9205 5730
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

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Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214

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