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Streets with less than 20% canopy cover
Thank you to everyone who took part in our community consultation on our Urban Forest Precinct Plans for your neighbourhood.
Over seven weeks from late August 2023, we heard from more than 500 members of our community about our Urban Forest Precinct Plans.
Community members shared their views through an online survey, face-to-face pop-up events and one-on-one meetings with Council officers.
Feedback gathered during the community engagement period along with meetings with internal stakeholders has led to the finalisation of the proposed Urban Forest Precinct Plans.What you told us
Council should prioritise planting in these locations first:
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Areas for habitat linkages and wildlife corridors
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Areas potentially facing urban heat island effects
Participants generally preferred native or indigenous vegetation to be planted in Bayside, with exotics planted to encourage species diversity and resilience and/or maintain existing character.
The top indigenous plants participants loved were:
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Black Wattle
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Austral Indigo
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Ivy Leaf
The top native plants participants loved were:
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Eucalyptus
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Grevillea
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Native Daisy
The top exotic plants participants loved were:
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African Daisy
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Red Hot Poker
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Magnolia and Lilac Sage
Many participants opposed the suggested species planting targets (42% of respondents) and had suggestions for improving them.
Next Steps
The proposed Urban Forest Precinct Plans will be considered by Council for adoption at its 20 February meeting.
You can read the report on the final Urban Forest Precinct Plans from page 47 of the agenda or find out more about what our community told us in the Community Engagement Report.
You can watch the Council meeting live from 6.30pm on 20 February 2024 or view a recording. Community members can also submit a question or request to be heard at the meeting.
Council meeting: Tuesday 20 February 2024, 6.30pm
Council Chamber Civic Centre, Boxshall Street Brighton
- Read the agenda for the meeting
- Request to be heard
- Watch the meeting live or view a recording
