The City of Kalamunda recognises the significance of streetscapes and naturally occurring and planted trees as integral to the identity of the City. Having an urban forest is shown to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community. When you consider all the environmental, social and amenity advantages to having trees in an urban setting, it is easy to see how these benefits far outweigh any temporary inconvenience that they may create.
For further information regarding the City's relevant local strategies.
Local Biodiversity Strategy (2008)
Kalamunda Clean and Green: Local Environment Strategy (2019 -2029)
All trees that are planted on Public Open Space or public thoroughfares are public property and fully maintained by the city, including planting, watering and pruning. There are many reasons why our trees need to be pruned, to meet road clearance requirements, footpath clearances or if they cause a vision obstruction for pedestrians or road users.
In instances where overhead powerlines are present, the City's contractors will prune tree branches away from wires as part of our annual powerline clearance pruning program to meet Western Power vegetation clearance requirements.
Written descriptions of the Greening Initiatives: The standard Corporation acknowledgement line, “This initiative is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for Perth (or LGA locality) to be a leading waterwise city (or community)”, must appear as part of any written Greening Initiative description appearing in communication channels used by the LGA, including:
i. Newsletters;
ii. Websites;
iii. Other digital applications;
iv. Media statements; and
v. Letters to residents.
Trees which are self sown and endemic to the area are classed to be naturally occurring.
Should residents wish to request a verge tree or enquire about maintenance of verge trees, please complete an online request or alternatively contact the City of Kalamunda on (08) 9257 9999 or email enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
Whose job is it to trim naturally occurring trees near powerlines? Should the verge tree be a naturally occurring tree, under power lines, Western Power take responsibility for the pruning of these trees. Please contact Western Power on 13 13 51. More details here
Residents are only permitted to carry out pruning of limbs which overhang their properties boundary lines. Any other pruning of verge trees should be requested by contacting the City of Kalamunda on 9257 9999 or via email enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
If you have any queries regarding vegetation on privately owned adjoining property’s contact the Citizens Advice Bureau to assist information regarding these matters.
Some additional resources and services available include
City Assets
Planting Recommendations