Learn how to make a nomination to our Significant Tree Register.
We are lucky to have many individual trees, groups of trees and areas of vegetation that have special significance. They include native and exotic plants that are of habitat value, are rare or unique to our area, are outstanding examples of their species or are of cultural or historical significance.
The current Significant Tree Register lists these trees and vegetation, and provides them extra protection under the Banyule Planning Scheme.
Take note of a tree or vegetation that stands out to you as important and worth preservation.
We want to hear why you think so.
All trees have some sort of protection under our planning scheme.
Get more detail on current protections from VicPlan's online map or by calling our Development Planning team on 9490 4222.
Photograph the tree. Be sure that its qualities stand out as best you're able to capture.
You can submit 1 image with the nomination.
While not mandatory for your nomination, knowing the global positioning system (GPS) coordinates is very helpful for us to locate and assess your tree.
A common method to find a GPS location is to use an online map.
Zoom in on the map as close as you can, then click on it in the approximate place where your tree is.
This will display latitude and longitude numbers, for example: -37.711480, 145.072824.
You can cut and paste those numbers directly into the online nomination form.
You now have all the material you will need.
Nominate a tree or vegetation
Within 6 months, a preliminary assessment is undertaken on your nominated tree.
You will be notified of the outcome by email.
To add a tree to the register, we must apply to the Victorian Government to amend the Banyule Planning Scheme.
These amendments are undertaken approximately every 4 years.
We will take a final look at nominated trees to check for any state of decline and to ensure we have accurate and current data at the time of listing.
For further information, please contact our Environment Team on 9433 7724 or at environment@banyule.vic.gov.au
If you have a significant tree or vegetation on your property, you may need a tree planning permit application to carry out works on or near it.
The Studley Park Gum (Eucalyptus x studleyensis) is a rare hybrid of a river red gum and swamp gum. The tree is located on the edge of the Main Yarra Trail in Banyule Flats Reserve, at the end of Somerset Drive.