As part of Monash Council's Street Tree Strategy, the trees in Taunton Avenue have been nominated for renewal.
Our Street Tree Strategy helps protect and increase our street tree canopy across Monash - something we know is very important to our residents because of the role it plays in cooling, shading and beautifying our streets.
Why does Council identify trees for removal?
When assessing a street that is part of our Street Tree Strategy, we flag trees for removal that are dead, dying (assessed as having less than five years useful life), diseased or dangerous (pose an inappropriate level of risk to people or assets which cannot be reasonably be managed).
These trees are then replaced where appropriate and we also look for other opportunities to plant trees on the street.
Taunton Avenue, Oakleigh South
Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria and, in Taunton Avenue, we are proposing to remove 1 tree and will be planting a total of 3 trees, which includes planting 2 trees in a currently vacant location.
Tree to be removed and replaced
New tree
Tree removed with no replacement
Species for replanting
Acer campestre 'Elsrijk - to be planted on both sides of the road.
Size - height x width: 7m x 5m
Foliage: Deciduous
