Central Highlands Significant Tree Project

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Do you have a favourite tree in the region? Upload a photo and tell us why it is significant to submit it to the Significant Tree Register.

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking community input in developing a tree register to document the significant trees of the region. The register will assist council in ensuring the nominated trees are protected. It will also help inform the development of a list of trees that grow well in the area and capture the character of the region.

The public will be encouraged to plant trees from this list to promote community participation in beautification of the region. The aim is to have common themes in the trees across the region, and to make the Central Highlands a greener, more liveable place.

In 2021, council held a competition to encourage submissions to the register with a number of cash prizes available. More information on the competition outcomes can be found here. While the competition is now closed, submissions for the register will remain open indefinitely. Instructions on making a submission are below.

How to get involved:

Part 1 - making a submission
1. Take a photo or create an artwork that captures a tree that is significant to the region.
2. Drop a pin below on the map at the location of the tree and tell us why the tree is significant to you in the description box.

Part 2 - planting a tree
Following the launch of the tree list on National Tree Day on 1 August 2021, residents are encouraged to plant trees on this list. Once you have planted a tree from this list, drop a pin on the second map below to show us where. Please include a photo and description of the tree.

Submitted trees will be considered for the register and future protection.

Do you have a favourite tree in the region? Upload a photo and tell us why it is significant to submit it to the Significant Tree Register.

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking community input in developing a tree register to document the significant trees of the region. The register will assist council in ensuring the nominated trees are protected. It will also help inform the development of a list of trees that grow well in the area and capture the character of the region.

The public will be encouraged to plant trees from this list to promote community participation in beautification of the region. The aim is to have common themes in the trees across the region, and to make the Central Highlands a greener, more liveable place.

In 2021, council held a competition to encourage submissions to the register with a number of cash prizes available. More information on the competition outcomes can be found here. While the competition is now closed, submissions for the register will remain open indefinitely. Instructions on making a submission are below.

How to get involved:

Part 1 - making a submission
1. Take a photo or create an artwork that captures a tree that is significant to the region.
2. Drop a pin below on the map at the location of the tree and tell us why the tree is significant to you in the description box.

Part 2 - planting a tree
Following the launch of the tree list on National Tree Day on 1 August 2021, residents are encouraged to plant trees on this list. Once you have planted a tree from this list, drop a pin on the second map below to show us where. Please include a photo and description of the tree.

Submitted trees will be considered for the register and future protection.

Consultation has concluded

  • Significant Tree Competition Prize Recipients

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    Central Highlands Regional Council launched the Significant Tree Competition to encourage Central Highlands residents to share their favourite trees to become part of council's Significant Tree Register.

    The following prizes were available as part of the competition:

    • 2x Judge's Choice Awards - $200 each
    • 4x parks & Gardens Choice Award Prizes - $50 each

    The recipients of the Judge's Choice prize are:

    • Kari Paton for the submission "River Guardian" coolabah tree at the bottom weir off Amethyst Drive, Emerald
    • Brett Truelson for the submission bottle tree located at 2 Mackenzie Street, Blackwater – location of the old Blackwater swimming pool

    Central Highlands Regional Council launched the Significant Tree Competition to encourage Central Highlands residents to share their favourite trees to become part of council's Significant Tree Register.

    The following prizes were available as part of the competition:

    • 2x Judge's Choice Awards - $200 each
    • 4x parks & Gardens Choice Award Prizes - $50 each

    The recipients of the Judge's Choice prize are:

    • Kari Paton for the submission "River Guardian" coolabah tree at the bottom weir off Amethyst Drive, Emerald
    • Brett Truelson for the submission bottle tree located at 2 Mackenzie Street, Blackwater – location of the old Blackwater swimming pool behind CHRC office

    The Parks & Gardens Choice Awards were selected by majority vote from the Parks & Gardens team members each selecting their favourite entry. This was a great way to include the outdoor staff in the initiative as they are the hands on team members who work with some of these trees each and every day. The following submissions were awarded this prize:

    • Tracey Wallin – Tree planted during Bauhinia Shire Council Centenary celebrations in 1959 – located at the Springsure Skatepark Cr Eclipse & Leichardt Street Springsure
    • Laura Clarke – Tree planted at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Primary School many years ago. Significant to the staff and the students past and present of the school
    • That Emerald Photographer – Tree symbolising the resilience and beauty of the Central Highlands – located on the Capricorn Highway (clearly visible from the road) heading towards Anakie
    • Amber (Have Your Say entry had no last name, can we get a last name confirmed?) – Huge shady tree near the playground at Roy Day Park. Regularly used by families for picnics and BBQ’s & resting wildlife – Anakie-Sapphire Road, Sapphire

    These trees are visible on the submissions map. Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition.

    While the competition is now closed, submissions are still open to nominate a tree for the Significant Tree Register. Head to the top of the page for instructions on how to make a submission.

    Consultation has concluded