Current Projects
Urban Forest Planting Projects
Our vision is to see our streets and parks lined with large healthy trees maximising shade, urban cooling and creating a habitat for birds and wildlife.
By 2040 we anticipate our tree canopy will exceed the State Government target of 40% tree canopy.
As part of the Council's commitment to create a sustainable and thriving environment, we install a variety of trees into our streets and parks. We have carefully selected tree species for each location to ensure they will complement the existing streetscape and local environment. The selection is based on a range of factors including species performance, mature height, growth characteristics, amenity, climate resilience and input from you.
Use the links provided below to see where we are planning to plant new trees
Live Urban Forest Planting Projects
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Click here Live Urban Forest Planting Projects
2. Zoom in and out. Drag the cursor around to move across the map.
3. Click on a circle to see what is proposed for each location. The common and botanic names are listed for preferred species. If confirmed it will also display the approved planting year.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this project, please contact our Urban Forest Services Team on phone 13 22 63 or email trees@camden.nsw.gov.au
Street Tree Master Plan
Camden Council in the process of drafting a Street Tree Master Plan to provide a coordinated and strategic approach to future street tree planting and promote the sustainable management of our Urban Forest.
The Camden Street Tree Master Plan will;
- Consider the existing canopy cover of Camden and specify schemes to increase canopy cover to facilitate the objectives of the Urban Forest Strategy.
- Analyses existing species diversity to develop a palette of reliable street tree species that are sustainable in the street environment.
- Inform and direct a consistent and effective approach to tree planting in existing streets and future suburbs by specifying ‘the right tree for the right place’.
- Identify potential for in road trees, planted traffic islands, medians, and constraints and opportunities.
- Support the health and wellbeing of Camden communities by enabling walkable streets that provide pedestrian comfort and respite.
- Reinforce and enhance the character of Camden’s precincts through distinct and appropriate street tree planting.