Urban Forest Strategy 2025-2034
- Project typeEngagement and Strategy Development
- Project scheduleJanuary to June 2025
The Town of Cambridge is responsible for approximately 14,000 street trees located within 313 streets stretching over 190 kilometres. In addition, there are many more trees located on public reserves (including Wembley Golf Course), within natural and foreshore areas, as well as on private property.
The Town developed its current Urban Forest Strategy (UFS 2020-2023) with the following vision:
“To ensure the sustainability of the Town’s urban forest, to retain and strengthen the existing tree canopy within the Town through development of key strategies and actions.”
UFS 2020-2023 has now expired and requires revision, based on current and future challenges and trends. These include threats to the Town’s tree canopy from polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB), climate change and pressures caused by urban infill.
The Town has engaged Josh Byrne & Associates (JBA) to assist the Town to develop a revised Strategy. UFS 2025-2034 will guide the Town on how to increase its tree canopy cover and develop a more resilient urban forest.
Project Timeline
- Appointment of Consultant: Completed
- Review of Existing Data: Underway
- Stakeholder Workshop: March 2025
- Preparation of Draft Strategy: March / April 2025
- Community Engagement: May 2025
- Draft Revision: May 2025
- Adoption by Council: June 2025
Progress Update
Consultant appointed, review of existing data and information underway.