Trees and nature strips

The City of Stonnington cares for more than 55,500 trees across the municipality, including trees on nature strips and in our parks. Our trees are managed and maintained in accordance with our Urban Forest Strategy and Street Tree Policy.

If a tree or branch is causing concern to public safety, such as obstructing a footpath, please call us.

For urgent assistance with trees or branches on private properties, contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

Tree Works Permit

Find out if you need a permit to prune or remove a tree on private property and how to apply.

Manage trees on your property

Learn how to manage and resolve tree issues on your property.

Find tree pruning dates

Find the next date trees within your street will be pruned. We prune trees every year or every two years as a part of our pruning program.

Applying for a Nature Strip Planting Permit

The City of Stonnington is now giving residents the opportunity to create a garden on their property’s nature strip.

How we maintain trees

Find out about the planting and maintenance programs we operate, including electric line clearance, to grow our urban forest and keep our street and park trees safe and healthy.

Controlling weeds

Find out how we control weeds in parks, sports grounds, natural bushland reserves, streets and along footpaths across the city.

Report a tree issue

If you have an issue with a City of Stonnington tree, we can help. This may include trees on nature strips, in the street, or in parks, gardens and open spaces.