# Ecology 1.1 Tree Retention
# Applies to
# Objective
To incorporate natural and cultural features in the design of streets and public open space where appropriate.
To protect and enhance native habitat and discourage the planting and spread of noxious weeds.
# Summary
Better practice is awarded where the Subdivision Design Response and Landscape Masterplan demonstrate retention of ≥85% high and ≥55% medium retention value trees, with mapped tree locations and retention percentages clearly shown.
Excellence will be awarded where the Subdivision Design Response and Landscape Masterplan demonstrate retention of ≥90% high and ≥70% medium retention value trees, with mapped tree locations and retention percentages clearly shown.
Tree retention should be informed by both arboricultural and biodiversity assessments and take into account any Native Vegetation Precinct Plan (NVPP), where applicable.
Assessment should consider both ecological and arboricultural values—for example, trees that may not be structurally significant but provide important habitat for fauna. Council may request additional supporting documentation, such as a native vegetation or ecological assessment report.
Note - The submission requirements list is not exhaustive and council may require additional information eg. Native vegetation/ecological assessment report.
# Documentation & evidence required
- Landscape Masterplan: All retained trees marked on plans. Annotation to plans to calculate % of high & medium value trees retained