City Trees is a premier publication focused on urban + community forestry. In each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community and more!
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The TREENET symposium, held annually in Adelaide, is a great opportunity for networking and learning from industry peers. Australian willow (Geijera parviflora) planted at the Dallas Shops in Broadmeadows, Hume. De-compaction works at the Village Green in Sunbury, Hume. Trees used in Water Sensitive Urban Design—note the permeable pavers and rain gardens have performed well during drought conditions. Being that we are an urban-fringe growth Council, people are very surprised to hear about the programs we have developed and the fact we have over 12 qualified arbor- ists and horticulturalists on staff. We are very proactive and try to be the best we can with the resources we have. We are privileged to have the jobs we have and be trusted with creating a diverse urban forest. I think the legacy we leave will impact people over generations and make Hume a more livable city. Mole ploughing drip irrigation under the canopies of stressed English elm (Ulmus procera) finding an 85% survival rate. We also trial new species regularly in parks and streets to monitor performance to ensure we have a diverse urban forest that is resil- ient to any major disease outbreaks that may come along. Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) and coral gum (Eucalyptus torquata) are two stand-out species that 14 What are some specific ways you involve the public? JS: With heavy stakeholder input, Council has developed a community plan titled the '2030 Plan'. Council decided that by 2030 there will be a tree in front of every house, so funds were made available and our programs set in place to make this happen. With each tree planted we provide residents with a tree care information pack, including care instructions and a bucket to help water the City Trees