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 reponsible 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. 

Trees on Notification for Removal
Date: 08 July 2024
Location: 12 Russell Street, Lilyfield
Tree species: Eucalyptus scoparia
Reason for removal: Poor health, condition and decay pathogens in main trunk.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 08 July 2024
Location: 30 Crane Avenue, Haberfield 
Tree species: Lophostemon confertus
Reason for removal: The tree is in poor health, exhibits advance crown dieback and is in decline.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 10 July 2024
Location: 45 Silver Street, Marrickville
Tree species: Eucalyptus tereticornis
Reason for removal: Poor health, condition and decay pathogens present.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 10 July 2024
Location: Stanmore Road, Stanmore - Ryan Park 
Tree species: Shinus molle (Peppercorn Tree)
Reason for removal: Poor health, condition and structure.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 15 July 2024
Location: 4 Daniel Street, Leichhardt 
Tree species: Eucalyptus nicholii
Reason for removal: The tree is causing an obstruction to vehicle movements.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 15 July 2024
Location: 3 Hutchinson Street, Annandale
Tree species: Ficus macrophylla 
Reason for removal: The tree is unsustainable in its location.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
 Date: 18 July 2024
Location: Mort Bay Park, Balmain
Tree species: Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Reason for removal: Dead tree.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 23 July 2024
Location: 17 Illawarra Road, Marrickville 
Tree species: Eucalyptus nicholii (Narrow leafed peppermint)
Reason for removal: Tree in declining health and condition.
Replacement Planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 24 July 2024
Location: 98 Allen Street, Leichhardt
Tree species: Ficus hillii 
Reason for removal: Poor structure and unsustainable in its location.
Replacement Planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 24 July 2024
Location: Whites Creek Valley Park 
Tree species: Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle gum)
Reason for removal: Tree in declining health and condition.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.
Date: 24 July 2024
Location: 29 Birchgrove Road, Balmain
Tree species: Robinia pseudoacacia 
Reason for removal: Poor structure and unsustainable in its location.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of the 2024/2025 tree planting program.

For further information please send an email to council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Inner West Council is committed to increasing our tree canopy with new tree plantings that will improve our urban environment. To find out more visit www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au

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