The ‘Adopt a Tree’ program is a partnership between Bayside Council and the community to help boost our tree canopy cover.
Growing our tree canopy will provide cooling, shade and improved air quality. Mature trees provide food and habitat for native birds and wildlife and enhance the appearance of our streets and suburbs.
Together we can make our suburbs greener and more attractive with increased shade to protect us from the harsh summer sun.
How the program works
Bayside residents are invited to submit a request for a street tree to be planted on their verge.
We will inspect the verge once we receive your application to assess its suitability against the following:
- Width and depth of verge
- Location of overhead power lines and underground utilities
- Soil type and condition
- Existing tree types in the street
- Adjacent land (e.g. parks, wetlands)
- Views and sight lines
- Locations of solar panels
- Potential impacts on road traffic signals and signage visibility.
Our Environment and Resilience team will contact you if your area is suitable for further planting.
The native Australian trees selected for street tree planting are best suited to our local environment and more likely to survive in a warming climate. The trees have been selected as appropriate species to maintain and regenerate urban biodiversity.
Tree care requirements
Registering for the program is your agreement to regularly water the tree while establishing to ensure it survives. The tree will also have a temporary tree tag installed.
It’s important to keep an eye on your new tree and give it a quick watering when you water the garden, or empty recycled washing water on the tree every time you do a load if you prefer.
Contact
For more information on the Adopt a Tree program call Customer Service on 1300 581 299 and ask for the Environment and Resilience team or email environment@bayside.nsw.gov.au.