Restoring Hyde Park Islands
Starting in May 2025, trees were removed from the islands at Hyde Park by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) due to Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).
PSHB is a serious issue across the Perth metropolitan area. It attacks by tunnelling into trunks and branches and can spread quickly to other trees once established.
Losing trees is the last thing anyone wants to see, but this precaution was taken to stop the borer spreading to healthy trees in Hyde Park.
We will be acting quickly on a three-year restoration program developed by Vincent in partnership with industry experts.
Happening now
Work to remove the trees is still underway by DPIRD. As soon as they are complete our restoration program will be underway. More about the works.
Happening next
Our focus is on restoring the islands as fast as possible to protect the long-term beauty and health of Hyde Park.
Previous restoration of Hyde Park’s eastern island in 2012 gives us confidence that our program will see the islands flourish again.
Planting
Around 4,000 new plants will be planted on the islands this winter, including mature trees to help our canopy recover more quickly. Infill planting will follow over the next few years.
Plants endemic to the area and those favoured by local wildlife as food and habitat have been selected to ensure we can recreate a thriving ecosystem on the islands. Species susceptible to PSHB will not be planted.
Wildlife
Extra care will be taken to protect wildlife during and after the works. An independent environmental consultant has assessed the site, and a licensed animal handler will be on-site during DPIRD clearing works. Habitat logs will be incorporated to provide nesting sites.
Latest updates
Posted 19 May 2025
Borer affected trees removed from islands at Hyde Park
Work is underway by DPIRD to remove trees heavily infested with Polyphagous shot-hole borer from the islands at Hyde Park.
Posted 10 December 2024
Polyphagous shot-hole borer treatment at Beatty Park
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has confirmed an infestation of Polyphagous shot-hole borer at Beatty Park.
Posted 08 October 2024
Polyphagous shot-hole borer treatment at Hyde Park
Treatment will start with the most heavily infested trees from 14 October 2024.
Posted 21 February 2024
Hyde Park Reference Group nominations open
We are looking for volunteers to guide the restoration of our tree canopy.
Posted 19 April 2023
PSHB Treatment at Hyde Park
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will be undertaking works in Hyde Park from late May to stop the spread of the invasive pest Polyphagous shot-hole borer.
Posted 24 January 2023
PSHB Tree Management at Hyde Park
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will be treating trees infected by the Polyphagous shot-hole borer at Hyde Park in Feburary.
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