Published on Thursday, 23 January 2025 at 3:24:49 PM

The City of Vincent has reviewed its Trees of Significance Policy and is seeking feedback on proposed changes.

Despite encouragement in the existing policy, the number of nominations for significant trees on private land remains low.

This review of the Trees of Significance Policy is an opportunity to consider new ways of improving Vincent’s urban canopy, as well as to advocate for improved urban greening and environmentally sustainable design through new development.

The policy review aims to increase the number of nominations by:

• Removing nomination costs.
• Making it easier for landowners to nominate a tree for inclusion in the Trees of Significance Inventory.
• Expanding the range of incentives.
• Simplifying maintenance of registered trees.

Visit Imagine Vincent to find out more and have your say.

Consultation closes 4pm Friday, 14 February 2025.

Following the consultation period, a report will go to Council for consideration and to make any further changes. Council will then determine the proposed draft Policy. 

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