This winter, the Town of Mosman Park has achieved a major environmental milestone, delivering its largest tree planting season on record. As part of the 2025 planting program, a total of 641 trees will be planted throughout the Town, triple what was planted last year.
Expanding the urban tree canopy is a key initiative that promises significant benefits for the Mosman Park community. This effort is aimed at reducing the urban heat island effect, building resilience against climate change, and enriching local biodiversity. Urban greening not only improves comfort and liveability but also strengthens habitats for native fauna.
The planting program has also extended to the Minim Cove foreshore parkland and Tom Perrot eco corridor. Along with the trees being planted in this location, hundreds of local shrubs will be planted. The seedlings selected for these sites are grown from seed of local species that naturally occur in this area and are vital in protecting biodiversity and providing habitat for native fauna.
In addition to an already record breaking planting season, the Town was awarded a $35,305 Urban Greening Grant, which was funded by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and delivered collaboratively with WALGA. This grant has enabled the Town to further scale up its impact for the winter planting season by funding 187 trees. Mayor Paul Shaw welcomed the milestone, saying, “This achievement reflects our dedication to increasing Mosman Park’s urban canopy”.
“This ambitious initiative reflects the Town’s commitment to building a cooler, greener, and more resilient urban landscape for current and future generations. These trees will provide homes and food for birds and other fauna, and keep our neighbourhood cool by offering shade and reducing the heat island effect, amongst a host of other benefits”.
The trees selected for planting represent a diverse mix of species, with a strong emphasis on incorporating as many locally native varieties as practical. This approach supports the preservation of local biodiversity, ensures greater ecological resilience, and promotes long-term sustainability within the urban landscape.
Planting locations include residential verges, parks, and along high-use footpaths. These areas were identified through canopy mapping data and community feedback.
