Where should we plant trees?
Status: Currently open
We want your help in identifying where new trees should be planted to help achieve our 30% canopy cover.
The tree map is open for feedback
We know Canberrans highly value trees, shrubs, and green spaces as features that contribute to a liveable suburb. Trees have always been an important part of what makes Canberra a great place to live, work, and play. Trees also provide significant environmental benefits and play a key role in cooling our suburbs through their shade.
As Canberra grows and evolves and our climate changes, our city’s trees will be increasingly important. The Climate Change Strategy and Living Infrastructure Plan, set a tree canopy cover target of 30 per cent by 2045. The Urban Forest Strategy guides how we will achieve this target.
On 1 January 2024 the Urban Forest Act 2023 repealed and replaced the Tree Protection Act 2005. The new tree protection laws aim to increase the number of trees and canopy cover throughout our city.
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Have YourSay
Urban Forest Bill 2022
Learn moreStatus: Closed
The Urban Forest Act commenced on 1 January 2024. It is designed to better manage and protect trees across the urban areas of ACT by ensuring when trees are removed, replacements are planted.
Urban Forest Strategy
Read the final StrategyStatus: Closed
The Urban Forest Strategy was released in 2021 to help ensure our trees and the bush capital character Canberra is renowned for is maintained into the future.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
