Project information
Why Lindfield?
Lindfield is the third project in the street tree planting pilot program. East and West Lindfield have been chosen as they have tree canopy cover of only 37.1% and 41.5% respectively which is amongst the lowest in Ku‑ring‑gai.Our Urban Forest Strategy aims to expand Ku-ring-gai's local tree canopy from 45% to 49%. While this may seem like a small increase, it requires significant tree planting on public land, including our streets.
What we're doing
We've identified streets in Lindfield ideal for new tree plantings. If the public land outside your property is suitable, we'll:
- Supply and plant appropriate native trees
- Provide ongoing support through our Treecare Volunteer Program
- Work with you to ensure these trees thrive as healthy additions to our urban forest
Project timeframes
- Community consultation closes 16 August at midnight.
- Tree planting to commence late August.
Benefits of street trees
Trees enhance our neighbourhoods in countless ways:
- Creating cooler temperatures during summer
- Improving air quality
- Supporting local biodiversity
- Maintaining Ku-ring-gai's reputation as Sydney's "green heart"
- Trees reduce stress, increase happiness, and boost creativity
- Mature trees add 10-20% to property values
- Urban trees correlate with lower crime rates (from graffiti to domestic violence)
Tree species selection
We'll be planting native species including:
- Blueberry Ash Elaeocarpus reticulatus
- Tuckeroo Cupaniopsis anacardioides
- Banksia Banksia serrata
- WA Peppermint Agonis flexuosa
- Waterhousia Syzygium floribundum
- Ivory Curl Tree Buckinghamia celsissima
- White-feather Honeymyrtle Melaleuca decora
- Flowering Gum Corymbia ficifolia
- Scribbly Gum Eucalyptus haemastoma
- Water Gum Tristaniopsis laurina
- Bottlebrush Callistemon sp.
- Lemon Scented Myrtle Backhousia citriodora
- Grey Myrtle Backhousia myrtifolia
- Lemon Scented Tea Tree Leptospermum petersonii
Interesting tree facts
- Australia boasts approximately 900 species of eucalypts across the Eucalyptus, Corymbia, and Angophora genera
- Trees need regular watering and mulching to stay healthy
- Tree roots require both water and oxygen—avoid planting trees in lawn or compacting surrounding soil
- Contrary to popular belief, tree roots rarely damage pipes unless they're already leaking
- Trees don't die of old age—only from disease or structural damage
- Yellowing or thinning foliage can indicate a stressed tree needing attention
- The risk of a fatal tree accident in Australia is approximately 1 in 6 million (in severe weather conditions)* ABS data - far less likely than car accidents, food poisoning, or jellyfish stings
Get more tree facts here.
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