What’s Planned?

Large areas of mown grass will be replaced with native trees, creating a 2.25-hectare forest. 

Why?

·         Support the Urban Forest Plan

·         Improve biodiversity and birdlife

·         Create a peaceful, natural space for the community

·         Reduce long-term maintenance costs

Key Features:

·         New and existing walking trails, including loops

·         Retained open grass area for recreation

·         Outdoor learning space

·         Safe design with clear sightlines and multiple path options

Important Points to note:

·     Tree planting to Special Character Parks will continue the established theme.

·     Trees will be positioned appropriately to allow for debris management.

·     Tree species shall be well suited to the local conditions.

·     100% of new tree plantings will be natives.

·     No tree shall intrude through the recession plane at maturity.

·     No tree shall be planted closer than 3.0m from a pathway.

·     No tree shall be planted closer than 5.0m from a sports field and no tree canopy drip line shall extend above a sports field.

·     All trees are planted at their early stages in the winter months, varying from heights of 15cm to 150cm. We expect trees to take approximately 30 years to reach maturity.