The draft Branching Out Implementation Plan sets out a 10-year vision to guide how and where trees are planted on public land, supporting healthier environments, stronger local character and improved community wellbeing.

The plan is part of Council’s multi-year Branching Out initiative and outlines proposed objectives, targets and design principles to shape future planting. A key target is to increase tree canopy cover across the shire’s townships from 28.9 per cent to 32 per cent by 2036.

To help achieve this, Council proposes to support planting around 8340 trees over the next decade, consisting of street trees and trees in parks and open spaces. Recognising the unique character of each township, the plan adopts a place-based approach, ensuring planting responds to local conditions and opportunities.

Community feedback is now open, you are invited to help refine the vision and objectives for the plan.