You Are Here : Home / Services/ Trees & Nature Strips / Growing a Diverse & Healthy Urban Forest

Growing a Diverse & Healthy Urban Forest

Council’s recently adopted Urban Forest Strategy has set a key objective to develop a diverse and healthy urban forest.

Tree Species Diversity

What is tree species diversity and why is it important?

Learn about the threats from climate change and increasing temperatures.

Learn about which tree species are planted throughout Hobsons Bay's streets and parks.

We are currently trialling new tree species from different regions around the world.

Find out about the Lagunaria patersonia replacement program.

Council is protecting our elm trees from the elm leaf beetle.

Suggestions for backyard friendly tree species.