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Your trees, plants & garden

This section is primarily focussed on trees, plants and gardens on private land. See the Public Tree Management section for information regarding street and park trees, and Public Gardening for community opportunities regarding shared and verge gardens.

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  Starting a native garden

  Use the Waverley Habitat Gardening Guide to create an urban habitat in your garden, plus access free plants through the Living Connections program and reduced price compost supplies.

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  Tree pruning and removal

  How to apply to prune or remove a tree/s on private property.

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  Significant Tree Register

  A list of trees that have special recognition & protections in the LGA.

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  Trees and development

  Management of trees on development sites and advice on preparing documentation.

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  Tree disputes between neighbours

  How to confirm if a tree permit has been obtained, plus navigating issues related to neighbouring trees.

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  Street trees causing property damage

  How to address concerns regarding suspected damage to property and water / sewage network caused by trees.

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  Weeds

  How to identify weeds, priority weed management and notification obligations.