FAQs

The strategy will cover urban areas from the foreshore of the Derwent River to the edge of the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. It will consider trees on Council land in these areas.

An urban tree strategy will provide direction for the management of trees on Council land in the urban area of the municipality. This includes trees on streets and Council parks and reserves. The strategy aims to maximise the benefits that trees provide on Council land and help us incorporate trees around the city where we most want and need them.

The strategy will consider some key questions, including:

• where are our trees at present and where do we want them to be in the future?
• what benefits do trees provide and how can we make the most of these?
• what are any negative effects of having trees in public places and how can these be avoided or reduced?
• what are the current and expected future challenges to the health and distribution of our tree stock?
• how can we best prepare for challenges and risks?
• how can we manage our trees to get the best outcome for the community with the resources we have?