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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. More than just greenery, a thriving urban forest plays a vital role in improving the comfort, health, and liveability of our communities.
Our Urban Forest Strategy
Endorsed by Council in 2014, the City's Urban Forest Strategy aims to grow and sustain our green canopy. As part of this strategy, trees are planted across parks, road reserves, and residential verges, enhancing our shared spaces for current and future generations.
Why Urban Forests Matter
Select locations in the following suburbs will receive a letter in February 2025 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.
The City is also increasing canopy in our public open spaces by planting a further 225 trees in the following reserves:
February 2025: Residents in selected suburbs will receive a letter with planting details.
June to September 2025: Trees will be planted during the cooler months—an ideal time for successful establishment.
Planting during winter helps ensure the best possible start for new trees, which are less likely to thrive in hotter, drier conditions.
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.
Applying to participate in the Urban Forest - Request a Tree Planting Program is easy! Simply complete the expression of interest form
This webinar is presented by Neville Passmore and Sue McDougall provides information about the challenges facing the City’s Urban Forest, the importance of expanding and maintaining it and the benefits trees provide us now and into the future
