Urban Forest Planting Program

Growing our Urban forest

2025 Tree Planting Program

What is an urban forest? Put simply, it is a population of trees and vegetation growing within an urban or peri-urban area or setting. A healthy urban forest improves the liveability of an urban space for the whole community.

Our Urban Forest Strategy was endorsed by Council in 2014, with one of the main objectives being to increase the City’s green canopy. As a part of the strategy, the City plants a number of trees within parks, road reserves, and on verges adjacent to residential properties.

The benefits of an Urban Forest

Our annul tree planting program helps to increase tree canopy cover to reduce urban heat, improves community health and well-being, increase property values, reduce energy and water consumption, and increases the longevity of infrastructure.

What are we doing in 2025?

The Winter 2025 planting season includes approximately 400 trees planted on verges adjoining residential properties. Areas that lack tree cover or record higher than average land surface temperatures nearby are prioritised, being the most likely to be impacted by the Heat Island Effect (see the video on this page, sidebar.)

Select locations in the following suburbs will receive a letter in March 2024 notifying residents of upcoming plantings. The trees are planted between June and September each year. Planting at this time of year gives trees the best chance of success, as it's more difficult to establish a tree in hotter months.

• Armadale
• Camillo
• Haynes
• Hilbert
• Kelmscott
• Piara Waters
• Seville Grove

The City is also increasing canopy in our public open spaces by planting a further 225 trees in the following reserves:

• Caldwell Park
• Fogarty Park
• Harrisdale Playing Field
• Kuhl Park
• Lafayette Park
• Novelli Reserve
• Riva Park
• Sheaf Park
• Victory Park
• Werndley Reserve
• Yellowwood Park

Tree Data Collection

Tree Data Collection is continuing in 2025 with details of over 24,000 trees already collected. This information will establish a clear understanding of what tree assets the City has to date and help us make informed decisions for the future.

The Citys Urban Forest Strategy was originally endorsed by Council in 2014; since then, there has been a significant shift in understanding around growing and managing green infrastructure in urban areas. With the assistance of industry professionals, the City has kicked off the process of renewing the Urban Forest Strategy by engaging with the community and both internal and external stakeholders.

Do you want to see how the City of Armadale compares to similar places across Australia and how we've improved our green cover in recent years? Check out Greener Spaces, Better Places for more information and some interesting facts and figures.

I didn't receive a letter and I would like a tree

The City of Armadale will supply and plant a street tree free of charge to any property owner without a verge tree. All you have to do is water the tree during the first three years until it is established.

How do I Apply?

Applying to participate in the Resident Tree Planting Program is easy! Simply complete the expression of interest form