Growing a healthier FUTURE for our community and future generations - 3K Trees Project

Council is committed to providing a better quality of life for our community and future generations. As part of the NSW Government initiative to plant five million trees for Greater Sydney by 2030, we will be working alongside the NSW Government and other councils to grow tree canopy, creating a greener NSW to improve our health, climate, economy and environment. We will plant the right trees in the right places to ensure the right scale of tree for the longterm.

With funding from NSW Government, over the next 18 months we will be building on our Green Streets program by planting 3,000 new trees across Sutherland Shire in the suburbs of Taren Point, Jannali, Engadine and Cronulla.

Trees on Private Property

Before you do any works around or to a tree on private property, make sure you check in here for all the key information, including:

• Will you need approval to complete the works?
• What is a protected tree?
• The tree inspection process
• How to check your tree application status
• Hiring a Private Arborist? Here's everything you need to know.

Street Trees - On Council and Public Land

Street trees are one of the most important components of our urban spaces and we are committed to maintaining canopy cover in Sutherland Shire.

Learn more about:

•  Pruning and removal of public trees
• Tree Roots
• Storm Damaged Trees
• Tree Allergies
• Our preferred suppliers for tree works in the public domain

Street Tree Planting - Our Green Streets Program

New trees are planted in our streets and parks each year as part of the Green Streets Program, which helps support our community to continue to haveactive lives connected to nature. Learn more about the program here.

Woodchipping Service 

Council offers a domestic woodchipping service for Sutherland Shire residents during the daylight saving months each year. This service turns bulky tree branches and trunks into woodchips. Learn more about the program and key dates here.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Trees

We all enjoy the benefits trees bring to our community, whether the trees are located on your property, public land or Council’s property.  Trees not only look aesthetically pleasing we benefit from their shade and the fresh air they provide.  They enhance our active lives connected to nature.

On occasions trees can cause issues and Council would like to assist.  Should you have any enquiries regarding a tree please contact us on 9710 0333, or make a report at: https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Home/Report-It

However, prior to contacting us it is suggested that you read through the following frequently asked questions that may be of assistance to you.

FAQ page

Gunnamatta Park Heritage Trees Conservation

From March 2020, Council will begin a conservation program to protect the long term health and regeneration of heritage trees in Gunnamatta Park. Many of the trees in Gunnamatta Park are remnants from original bushland that covered Cronulla prior to urban development.

Like all living things trees have a limited lifetime and with age deteriorate in health. In Gunnamatta Park, some of the heritage trees are in decline as a result of age, compacted soil, drought and over-browsing by possums. Learn more about the project here.