Join Us at the Urban Forest Forum – Winter 2025!

This is a great chance to come together, learn about our urban forest, and share ideas for the future. Council will provide updates, listen to your thoughts, and explain key decisions as we work towards creating greener, stronger spaces for all.

The Forum is about more than just information - it’s about building a community that cares for our local environment. It’s a time to connect, share knowledge, and take responsibility for the trees and green spaces that make our city special. A thriving urban forest needs everyone working together to create green spaces that will last for generations.

Your voice matters! By coming along, you’ll be part of a lively discussion that celebrates successes, looks at challenges, and helps guide our future. We plan to hold a couple of community forums each year to keep the conversation going. Don’t miss the chance to get involved, learn, and help shape a greener future!

PROGRAM

Time	Topic	Speaker
10.00 am	Welcome and acknowledgements	Cr Nealy or Cr Castaldo
10.05 am	Opening remarks Celebrating the urban forest.	Michael Tanner Manager Parks & Natural Environment
10.10 am	Modern urban forest management Exciting shifts in urban forest management from reactive to proactive asset management.	Kat Ryan Keynote Speaker, Climate Cavalry
10:30 am	Measuring what we manage How Council uses canopy data and the Tree Management Framework to manage the Urban Forest.	Ben de Klepper Urban Forestry Coordinator Ryan Gooch Urban Forester – Tree Establishment
10.45 am	Supporting urban canopy on private land How the planning system supports tree retention and planting on private land.	Emily Harriss Strategic Planner and Development Planner
11.00 am	Integrated Water Management Aligning IWMP with Urban Forest Strategies.	John Milkins Environmental Operations Coordinator
11.15 am	Community stewardship and urban forest programs Nature Strip Guidelines, upcoming actions and how shared stewardship supports a thriving urban forest.	Jimena Acevedo Education & Advocacy Officer
11.30 am	Panel Discussion Q&A	All speakers
12.00pm	Close Final comments followed by light lunch.	Michael Tanner

For more information, contact the Urban Forestry Team on 9490 4222