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.

Have a question?

Let us know if you have any questions about the project. We will respond as soon as possible. 

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  • Share I had a look at Mackay's significant tree project and it captures mainly curb side trees. Is that CHRC's intent here too? Or can it be a tree on public, private or park lands? on Facebook Share I had a look at Mackay's significant tree project and it captures mainly curb side trees. Is that CHRC's intent here too? Or can it be a tree on public, private or park lands? on Twitter Share I had a look at Mackay's significant tree project and it captures mainly curb side trees. Is that CHRC's intent here too? Or can it be a tree on public, private or park lands? on Linkedin Email I had a look at Mackay's significant tree project and it captures mainly curb side trees. Is that CHRC's intent here too? Or can it be a tree on public, private or park lands? link

    I had a look at Mackay's significant tree project and it captures mainly curb side trees. Is that CHRC's intent here too? Or can it be a tree on public, private or park lands?

    Kari asked about 3 years ago

    We are accepting all submissions for consideration for the register. This includes trees on public, private and parkland. The intention of the register is to capture, recognise and preserve the significance of trees across the central highlands while building a sustainable future for the fauna across the region. The register will be utilised in the future to assist in regional landscaping decisions on council regulated land. 

Page last updated: 21 Oct 2022, 08:33 AM