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Find out about:

  • our protected and significant trees
  • how to report an issue with a tree
  • caring for your trees.

To check if you need a permit to remove, prune or do works near a protected tree, visit our Tree works permits page.

Tree permits and issues

Tree issues, pruning and maintenance

Report a tree that is unsafe or has caused damage, manage tree disputes or find your suburb's street tree pruning dates.

Tree roots and stumps

Report tree root damage or request stump removal from council trees, our arborists will inspect and complete any necessary works.

Tree works permits

Check if you need a Planning Permit or a Tree Protection Local Law Permit to remove, prune or do works near a tree.

Protected and significant trees

Find out if a tree is protected under our local laws and how to nominate a tree for protection.

Illegal tree damage or removal

How to report illegal tree damage or removal.

Tree prosecutions

A list of prosecutions under the Tree Protection Local Law including location, offender, verdict and outcome.

Our tree canopy

Our tree canopy today

Find out more about our current tree canopy, benefits and challenges to our trees and what we're doing to manage the canopy.

Tree Canopy Strategy

Our Tree Canopy Strategy guides how we will protect and expand our tree canopy cover over the next 10 years.

Tree renewal

We remove and replace trees when they become unsafe or unhealthy.

North East Link Project Tree Canopy Replacement Plan

The North East Link Project is expected to remove at least 3,000 trees in Boroondara. Find out more about the plan.

Tips for residents

Using an arborist

Tips for using an arborist to remove or prune trees, and guidelines for arborist reports.

Requesting trees on nature strip

How to request a tree on your nature strip and apply for a permit to landscape or plant on your nature strip.

Choosing suitable tree species

Guidance on small, medium and tall tree species suitable to plant on private property in Boroondara.

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