The City of Nedlands is set to become significantly greener this winter, with over 650 new trees scheduled for planting from July 6 as part of the city's Urban Forest Strategy 2025-2035. The initiative aims to enhance the urban canopy, improve air quality, and help cool the suburb.
Residents Notified of Verge Markings
The city alerted residents via Facebook to watch for markings on their verges, indicating where new trees will be planted. "You may notice markings have appeared on your verge - this is a sign a new tree is on the way. These trees are part of the city's ongoing work to grow a healthier, more resilient urban forest," the post stated. "Trees are essential health infrastructure, helping to cool our suburbs, improve air quality and support community wellbeing for everyone."
Urban Forest Strategy Priorities
Key priorities of the Urban Forest Strategy include increasing species and genetic diversity, enhancing habitat connectivity, protecting biodiversity, and boosting overall canopy coverage throughout the city. This year's planting program places a strong emphasis on improved tree diversity, with a broader mix of species to be introduced.
WA Tree Recovery Program
The city also recently took a significant step toward restoring green spaces through the WA Tree Recovery Program, launched late last year. Under this program, the city will plant three new trees for every one removed. The initiative aims to boost biodiversity across Nedlands and Dalkeith, with plantings taking place in Peace Memorial Rose Gardens, Masons Gardens, Bishop Road Reserve, Beaton Park, and the entry road to John XXIII College.
The program also seeks to replace trees lost to the invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer and rebuild the urban canopy. It will support the city in ordering tree and understory stocks for planting over the next three years.
