Restoring Hyde Park Islands
In May 2025 the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) removed trees from the islands at Hyde Park that had been infested by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB). This precaution was taken to stop the borer spreading to healthy trees in Hyde Park.
The City of Vincent developed a four-year restoration plan in partnership with industry experts to restore the islands and protect the long-term beauty and health of Hyde Park.
Restoration of the islands began immediately following the removal of the trees. This involved significant preparation works to prevent erosion and ensure the two islands were in the best possible condition for healthy plant growth.
Previous restoration of Hyde Park’s eastern island in 2012 gives us confidence that our program will see the islands flourish again.
Planting
Revegetation works on the smaller eastern island began immediately following the tree removal.
Wet conditions have delayed the works on the western island. When the water levels recede in the western lake, we will commence spreading the clean sand that was delivered in bags to the island. This will be followed with tree and shrub planting.
All plant species selected for the project are native wetland species suited to local conditions and are not known PSHB host species.
The next three years of the project will focus on maintenance and infill planting.
Wildlife
We’re taking extra care to protect the birds and wildlife at Hyde Park, not only selecting plant species that provide dense understory but are favoured for food and habitat. Habitat logs are also being installed to provide safe nesting sites.
Funding
The first year of this project has been part-funded by a grant through the State Government’s Urban Greening Grants Program. This program is a collaboration between the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the WA Local Government Association (WALGA).
The Borer in Vincent
The health of our tree canopy is our priority. We are doing everything we can to protect our trees throughout Vincent. Find out more about the borer in Vincent.
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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