The Town of Vincent has a large number of street trees and Parks Services is responsible for the planting, pruning and removal of all street verge trees. All street trees situated under powerlines are pruned in accordance with Western Power's clearance profiles.
Street trees not situated under powerlines are under pruned as required and if requested, will be thinned out and cut back off property boundaries, but generally not reduced in height.
When it comes to streetscapes, the Town carefully investigates the most suitable plants for an area taking into account the aesthetics, maintenance requirements, community preferences, safety, comfort for pedestrians, traffic needs, site limitations (including verge width, building set backs, overhead power lines, the need to allow for pedestrian or vehicular movement, underground services and public safety), climate factors, environmental impact and physical characteristics of various species, both native and exotic (including form, height, spread of canopy, rate of growth, life span, adaptability to canopy pruning and the potential adverse effects of flowers and fruits).
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Street tree pruning is sometimes necessary to maintain and improve the condition and lifespan of the trees. Pruning is also necessary when power lines are adjacent to trees and for pedestrian or traffic safety.
Personnel who are trained in aboricultural techniques undertake all street tree pruning and these techniques help to maintain the health of the tree and/or to remove hazards whilst taking into consideration the natural growth and formation of trees.
The general pruning of street trees is done on a systematic basis. Street tree power line pruning is undertaken annually to meet statutory requirements for power line clearances.
The preservation of existing trees is very important to the Town and practical techniques are used to maintain the health of the trees. The Town understands that trees have a natural life span and plan for their eventual removal. It is also recognised that continuing development may make some trees inappropriate, in which case tree removal may be necessary. By recognising circumstances where removal is appropriate, tree replacement can be planned.
The Town is also working towards a register of significant trees within the Vincent area. The Trees of Significance Inventory will be accompanied by new policies and further information on this project will be available shortly.
For further information please contact Parks Services on 9273 6066 or TTY 9273 6078.