22/01/2024

Committed to recognising and protecting local trees, Georges River Council has finalised the Significant Tree Register.

It comes following an extensive public exhibition period in 2023 where a large volume of nominations was received by the public for significant trees on private and public land.

At its meeting on Monday 18 December 2023, Council adopted 257 trees at 16 sites to be included on the Register of Significant Trees to better recognise and protect our local trees of visual, botanical, ecological and historical, commemorative, cultural or social significance.

The register will be managed in accordance with Council’s Tree Management Policy.

Georges River Council Mayor Sam Elmir said: “We really value protecting our local flora and fauna.

“We believe that this Significant Tree Register is a step in the right direction to safeguarding Georges Rivers’ trees from any adverse impacts that may be caused by the urban environment.

“We look forward to implementing the policy and thank our community for their contribution,” added Mayor Elmir.

All trees in the Georges River Council area are valued and currently protected under State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021 and Council's Tree Management Policy.

The list of trees on the register can be accessed on Council’s Significant Tree Register webpage.