North East Link tree planting

Published on 04 March 2025

The North East Link Project (NELP) has agreed to our proposal for early planting of advanced trees as part of the project's tree replacement obligations.

In a positive development that sets the stage for more revegetation projects, NELP has provided funding to plant and maintain 599 advanced trees like the one being tended by Urban Forester Ryan, pictured.

They are being planted in Binnak Park, Malahang Reserve, Elder Street River Reserve and Kalparrin Gardens.

NELP has also agreed to fund the planting of a further 1600 trees in Banyule this year – 600 in parks and reserves and 1000 street trees in the NELP project area.

We recommended these tree locations in line with our Urban Forest Strategy, which prioritises increasing canopy cover where it's needed most.

We believe all trees removed for the North East Link project can be replaced and we are keen to work with NELP to ensure this takes place.