Trees for Bub
Bayside Council is inviting residents to plant a native tree at their home to commemorate the birth, adoption or guardianship of a child.
Council will facilitate the planting by providing a commemorative letter with a list of suitable species for front or backyard planting, a temporary tree tag and a $20 Bayside Garden Centre voucher to purchase the native tree.
Residents are eligible to register if their child has been born within the last 12 months.
How the program works
Residents can register through the Trees for Bub form. Upon receipt of the submission, our Environment and Resilience team will mail the $20 voucher for Bayside Garden Centre, the commemorative letter, and a temporary tree tag.
Head to Bayside Garden Centre to see their range of trees and opening hours.
Contact
For more information on the Trees for Bub program call Customer Service on 1300 581 299 and ask for the Environment and Resilience team or email resilience@bayside.nsw.gov.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
The tree can be planted to commemorate a birth, adoption or guardianship of a child. You can register up to 12 months after the birth, adoption or guardianship takes place.
Who will plant the tree?
Residents can plant the tree themselves at their home in a suitable spot for the size and species of tree they select.
Can I choose the species?
Bayside Garden Centre has a range of native trees on offer, and Council staff can provide advice on the best species to suit your front or backyard.
Can the tree be planted at any time?
Yes, the resident can plant the tree at a time that suits them, and advice will be provided on steps to provide the best care for a new tree, in regard to planting, fertilising, and watering.
Does it have to be a tree?
A tree generally has a much longer lifespan than shrubs, contributes to the urban forest canopy cover and provides the best opportunity to maintain a living legacy for the next generation.
Who will maintain the tree?
Trees planted on private property are the responsibility of the owner (or tenant) to maintain. Council staff can provide initial guidance on best practice planting procedures and maintenance requirements.
Can I plant more than one native tree?
Yes, you can plant more than one tree at your home if you have the available space. Council will provide one voucher per child, and can provide more than one voucher per resident, i.e. for multiple births.
Can the tree be a memorial to a child?
Yes, you are welcome to plant a tree at your property to memorialise a child that has passed.