Tree Management Policy

Council provides well maintained safe, vibrant and accessible community spaces and facilities

Snowy Valleys Council recognises the importance of trees within the landscape and acknowledges the significant benefit that trees have to the wellbeing and amenity of the community.

Council has a duty of care to take reasonable measures within its budgeted resources to manage the risks arising from trees under Council control while seeking to preserve trees that add value to the community.

The draft tree management policy provides direction and a consistent approach to the management of trees under Council control including:

• Priority will be given to public safety issues being addressed over amenity
• Inspections of trees will be undertaken on a reactive basis (from customer requests), utilising qualified arborists and determine priority of works against Council’s enterprise risk management framework
• A robust method of assessment and prioritisation of high risk trees is required to be maintained and delivered upon.

Click here to download a copy of the Draft Tree Management Policy

Have Your Say

Submissions of comments relating to this draft policy may be made via the online feedback form (below); or in writing to the General Manager, Snowy Valleys Council 76 Capper Street, Tumut 2720; the General Manager, Snowy Valleys Council PO Box 61, Tumbarumba 2653; or by emailing info@svc.nsw.gov.au

Submissions close at 11.59 pm on Friday 20^th September 2019.

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