Perth Voice Interactive

STIRLING council is planning to increase the number of trees it plants in the coming year by an additional 4000.

Since 2008, the City has planted 962,593 trees and shrubs, with a total of 65,624 trees and shrubs planted in 2022/23. Of those, 8000 were trees.

The City has included $216,420 for its Urban Forest Plan in this year’s budget, aimed at enriching tree retention, planting and canopy coverage across both public and private land. 

“The City recognises the importance of trees to create functional and attractive streets and reserves, and remains committed to the planting, establishment and maintenance of trees with the goal of preserving and improving our tree canopy cover to 18 per cent by 2040,” mayor Mark Irwin said.

This year as part of WA Tree Festival, the City hosted 35 events with over 4500 participants, including providing almost 30,000 free trees and plants to the community. The City is also is hosting a series of five community planting events from May 4 – June 22 in its conservation spaces and reserves.