Michael White Landscape Architecture was engaged by Cessnock City Council to develop their very first Tree Strategy, providing an overarching framework for how they manage their public trees.

The strategy aimed to achieve a healthy, diverse and valued urban tree population that is adaptable to climatic changes; providing green, cool towns full of colour and amenity for future generations to enjoy.

Council’s existing GIS and tree mapping was integrated into the strategy to develop township plans specifying priority areas for tree planting in consideration of the local context, biodiversity and bushfire. A comprehensive street tree species list was produced to accompany the strategy.