How you can get involved

There is not enough available space on public land for us to plant enough trees and reach 30% canopy cover by 2050 so we're calling on you to plant trees too! We’ve set an ambitious target of 5,000 new trees to be planted on private land by 2050.

There are many ways you can get involved

  • Plant a tree at home.
  • Be our eyes and ears on the ground in two important ways:
    1. See a spot. If you identify space either on a verge or elsewhere, request a tree to be planted there.
    2. See something suspicious? Say something. If you see the removal, poisoning or harming of a tree on public land, let us know! Report vandalism to our Tree Management Compliance Officer as soon as you witness it on 9391 7000 or records@woollahra.nsw.gov.au. If you can provide evidence like photos, videos or the number plates of vehicles, even better. To successfully prosecute offenders we need evidence, hearsay is not enough.
  • Help take care of new trees! We encourage residents to water new trees every 1-2 weeks in the first 6 months to help our new trees thrive. This is particularly appreciated over the hotter months. Council will manage the rest, including pruning, mulching and general upkeep. While we follow a proactive maintenance schedule, if you notice a new tree in need of extra attention, let us know.

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  • Connect with nature and your community for National Tree Day on 26 July. You can plant trees, shrubs and grasses to enhance your neighbourhood. For more info, visit our National Tree Day page.
  • Notice a spot to plant a tree at your Woollahra workplace or school? Council may be able to assist in the planting - contact us at ufs@woollahra.nsw.gov.au.
  • Become a Tree Champion! If you've planted a tree over the past two years, send us an email: ufs@woollahra.nsw.gov.au with a photo and we'll send you a Tree Champion certificate signed by the Mayor. (Please note that a tree must reach a mature height of over five metres to be considered a canopy tree.)
  • Spread the word! If you're part of a community group or if you're speaking with neighbours, be sure to mention the Urban Forest Strategy. After all, increased tree canopy cover will benefit all those who live and work in the Woollahra local area, as well as future generations.
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