Planned Council tree works
Trees are one of our most important natural assets.
Inner West Council conducts cyclical maintenance of its street trees. This includes pruning works to improve tree health and structure, remove deadwood, and allow for clearance for buildings, pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Removal of trees is seen as the last option – Council will always look for other management options first. Unfortunately in some cases and due to risk to public and property, removal may be the only option. Any tree that is identified for removal will have a notice affixed to the tree.
Please note that Council does not prune trees for power line clearance. Ausgrid is responsible for pruning street trees in these circumstances and sets out the required clearance for its power lines. Visit the Ausgrid power line clearance page for more information and planned trimming dates.
Tree removal notice: 79a Trafalgar Street, Annandale
- Date: 15th January 2019
- Location: 79a Trafalgar Street, Annandale
- Tree species: London Plane Tree (Platanus x hybrid)
Why are we removing this tree?
This tree exhibits defect symptoms in the form of canker disease with associated structural decay. The tree presents a risk to persons and adjacent properties
Replacement tree
Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus)
Tree removal notice: Camperdown memorial Rest Park, Camperdown
- Date: 9 January 2019
- Location: Camperdown memorial Rest Park, Camperdown
- Tree species: 1x Eucalyptus microcorys (Tallowwood)
Why are we removing this tree?
The tree’s health has declined due to adverse environment factors and severe borer damage, which has resulted in advanced canopy dieback.
Council seeks to retain this tree for its habitat potential. This will provide housing and benefits for birds and other animals.
Replacement tree
(x3) Mixed Eucalyptus species
To be planted during 2019 Planting Season.
Tree removal notice: Camperdown memorial Rest Park, Camperdown
- Date: 9 January 2019
- Location: Camperdown memorial Rest Park, Camperdown
- Tree species: (x2) Acacia elata (Cedar Wattle)
Why are we removing this tree?
The tree is in poor structural condition due to a shear fracture to the main trunk. The tree is over-mature and presents an unacceptable risk to the public and property.
Replacement tree
Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp Mahogany)
To be planted during 2019 Planting Season.
Tree removal notice: Wallace St, Marrickville
- Date: 7 January 2019
- Location: Wallace St, Marrickville
- Tree species: 5x Eucalyptus nicholii (Small – leafed Peppermint)
Why are we removing this tree?
The trees are exhibiting poor health; they are in decline and have a short useful life expectancy.
The trees in their current state present an unacceptable risk to the public and property.
Replacement tree
5x Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum).
To be planted during 2019 Planting Season.
Tree removal notice: 24 Riverside Crescent Marrickville
- Date: 7 January 2019
- Location: 24 Riverside Crescent Marrickville
- Tree species: Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark)
Why are we removing this tree?
The tree is in advanced decline and has a reduced safe useful life expectancy.
The tree in its current state presents an unacceptable risk to the public and property.
Replacement tree
Angophora floribunda (Rough –barked Apple).
To be planted during 2019 Planting Season.
Tree removal notice: 2 Annesley St, Leichhardt
- Date: 19 December 2018
- Location: 2 Annesley St, Leichhardt
- Tree species: Sapium sebiferum (Chinese tallow)
Why are we removing this tree?
This tree has declined beyond the point of recovery and requires removal.
Replacement tree
To be confirmed
Tree removal notice: Rear of 5 Susan St Annandale
- Date: 19 December 2018
- Location: Rear of 5 Susan St Annandale
- Tree species: Morus alba (Mulberry)
Why are we removing this tree?
Due to current site restraints and a large biological potential this self-seeded tree requires removal.
Replacement tree
Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash)
Tree removal notice: 37 Pritchard St, Annandale
- Date: 19 December 2018
- Location: 37 Pritchard St, Annandale
- Tree species: Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
Why are we removing this tree?
Due to poor structure and an overly large biological potential in the current site restraints, this tree has been added to the next cycle of tree works for removal.
Replacement tree
Callistemon viminalis (Bottle Brush)
Tree removal notice: 205 Marion St, Leichhardt
- Date: 19 December 2018
- Location: 205 Marion St, Leichhardt
- Tree species: Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
Why are we removing this tree?
Due to poor structure and an overly large biological potential in the current site restraints, this tree has been added to the next cycle of tree works for removal.
Replacement tree
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo)