We are responsible for the management of trees on Canberra’s urban public land, and the protection of many trees on leased land. Maintaining these makes Canberra more liveable – for now and the future.
Healthy trees planted in the right location can cool streets, increase property values, improve health and wellbeing, increase wildlife diversity, improve water quality and contribute to friendlier and safer neighbourhoods.
We manage and maintain trees on suburban streets, along major roads, at local shopping centres and in parks and open space areas in Canberra.
Canberrans have rights and responsibilities when it comes to maintaining the trees on their property.
Large and significant trees are protected by law to ensure the future of our trees.
Tree management plans and tree bonds prevent damage to protected trees while work is underway.
The ACT tree register identifies and protects trees of exceptional value.
The Urban Forest Strategy guides how we grow and manage our trees.
We aim to have 30% of our urban environment covered by a tree canopy by 2045.
All development, driveway and building applications must include a tree management plan if work may impact a protected tree.
Find out more about what's happening in Canberra to celebrate trees.