Content components 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.
