We have reviewed the current Tree Policy and prepared a revised draft policy to reflect current industry best practice and provide strategic direction for Council.

Read the Draft Tree Policy

All Council policies are regularly reviewed to reflect any changes in legislation, regulations and industry best practice.

Minimal administrative changes, such as updating related legislation, have been made.

The amount of operational detail in the draft policy has been streamlined by moving much of it into Council's Tree Management Plan and Tree Risk Assessment Framework. As internal operational documents, they are not included in this engagement.

The most significant proposed change is the alignment of the Decision Review Process (section 7 in the draft policy) with Council's customer complaint process, outlined in the current Customer Complaint Policy. The proposed process will result in more consistent, equitable and timely decisions for residents about trees on Council land.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Research and drafting of revised policy

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Draft policy out for feedback

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Feedback considered, relevant changes made

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Final draft considered by Council

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about the Policy, contact us below:

Contact Information
Name Paul Mechelen, Trees Coordinator
Phone 1300 368 333
Email mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
In writing

PO Box 105, Lilydale Vic 3140

Att: Paul Mechelen, Trees Coordinator,

Recreation, Parks and Trails

Re: Draft Tree Policy feedback

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