Urban tree planting locations open for community feedback
Published on 05 September 2025
Council’s annual urban tree planting program is a chance for community members to influence what locations get new or replacement trees. With planning now underway for the 2026 program, Council is inviting community members to nominate priority locations in the Shire’s urban areas.
Besides making attractive neighbourhoods, street trees improve air quality, support wildlife, provide shade and contribute to wellbeing. Each year Council invests in planting new trees in urban areas and renewing ageing or unhealthy ones.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie encouraged community members to take the opportunity to nominate a location where they think urban trees should be planted.
“If you’ve been thinking about how nice it would be to have more trees in a particular spot, now is the time to let Council know,” he said.
“We know our community cares a lot about the character of their local area. It’s your Shire, and we’re listening.
“Every year we work with our community to select the locations that are most important to them. We then work with community members street by street to select appropriate species of tree to plant,” said Cr Rabie.
Council has proposed several streets for planting in 2026:
- Ailsa Street (east side of Chenery Street)
- Hunter Street (east side of Chenery Street)
- Utlimo Street
- Murphy Street
- Curia Street (between Ultimo and Elvins, and between Highett and Apollo north side)
- Highton Lane
- Finlayson Street
- Reynolds Street
- Victoria Street
- Elvins Street
- Arnot Street
- Jones Street
Community members can suggest other locations for new or replacement trees via Council’s engagement portal, featuring a pin-drop tool to indicate precise spots.
To suggest a location for planting, visit engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au. Feedback closes on 28 September.