# Ecology 4.1a - Planting palette - Native and indigenous plantings
# Applies to
All subdivisions
# Relevant Victoria Planning Provisions
# Clause 56
# 56.05-1 Integrated urban landscape objectives (opens new window)
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.
Standard C12
The landscape design should:
- Implement any relevant streetscape, landscape, urban design or native vegetation precinct plan, strategy or policy for the area set out in this scheme.
- Respond to the site and context description for the site and surrounding area.
- Take account of the physical features of the land including landform, soil and climate.
- Promote the use of drought tolerant and low maintenance plants and avoid species that are likely to spread into the surrounding environment.
- Create low maintenance, durable landscapes that are capable of a long life.
- The landscape design must include a maintenance plan that sets out maintenance responsibilities, requirements and costs.
# Summary
# Better practice
Awarded where the planting palette for public realm areas includes at least 50% native and indigenous species.
# Excellence
Awarded where the planting palette for public realm areas includes at least 60% native and indigenous species.
# Documentation & evidence required
# Site & Context Plan
- Existing native and indigenous planting marked on plans including planting to be retained
# Landscape Masterplan
- Native and indigenous planting marked on plans including proposed species
# Further Information
Plant selection should reflect site conditions—such as landform, soil, and climate, as well as intended use. For example, an area set aside for biodiversity conservation / wildlife corridor / biolink may be 100% native and indigenous plantings, while the plantings for another landscaped area may select non-indigenous tree species for specific shading or other desirable characteristics.