Greening Stratford - Street Tree Renewal Program 2025
Help Us Plan(t) for the Future
The urban forest is a really important part of local towns. Our long-term vision and strategy for trees in each town is to realise unique greening plans that will enhance each community's character.
You can get involved! Eligible property owners are invited to tell us which tree(s) from the preferred species list they would like planted on the nature strip of their property.
If you do not mind which of the preferred tree species is planted on the nature strip in front of your property, or if we do not receive your completed nomination by Friday 20 September 2024, Council officers will select a tree on your behalf.
How to Have Your Say
Stratford residents can use the map below to search for their property to view the tree planting plan for the nature strip outside of their property.
- Purple icons are tree species that Council has selected. This is to build on an existing planting theme, or to create an avenue to enhance the character of the township.
- Orange icons are tree locations where property owners have the ability to complete the survey and select which species they would like to see planted in front of their property.
We are requesting property owners to:
- Use the interactive map below to see if there has been a tree identified for their property (look for a purple icon on your nature strip).
- Select their preferred tree by following the link on the purple icon that represents your tree(s).
Check out the Map
- Go to the map below.
- Search for your address.
- Click on the coloured icon provided to learn more about the choice of trees and click on the link to have your say.
If you have issues accessing the map below on your smartphone, please use a device with a larger screen such as a computer, laptop or iPad. If you would prefer to speak to a member of our team, please call 1300 366 244.
Drop-in Sessions
We have arranged a series of drop-in sessions where Council officers will be available to discuss the Urban Forest Renewal Program with you.
DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Stratford Library, 70 Tyers Street, Stratford | 11am – 1pm |
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Yarram Service Centre, 156 Grant Street, Yarram | 10am – 12noon |
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Maffra Library, 150 Johnson Street, Maffra | 3pm – 5pm |
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Rosedale Library, Cansick Street, Rosedale | 10am – 12noon |
Monday 9 September 2024 | Stratford Library, 70 Tyers Street, Stratford | 11am – 1pm |
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Stratford Library, 70 Tyers Street, Stratford | 10am – 12noon |
Property owners that cannot make one of the above sessions are encouraged to call 1300 366 244 to discuss in further detail.
NEXT STEPS
Consultation for Greening Stratford is open until FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024.
Following this Council officers will collate the responses and order the trees as selected by you.
Our aim is to plant 100% of nature strips - our annual tree planting program commences in May 2025 and will run through to September 2025. While no specific date can be provided, trees selected for each street will be planted during this period.
Once planted, we will regularly water the trees for an establishment period of at least three years which will give them every opportunity to flourish.
To further aid tree growth, we encourage residents to provide new trees additional water through summer.
