A report to Orange City Council's May 5 meeting provided an update on tree health and timing for tree removal.
Councillors were given an update on the condition of street trees across the city, including how tree health is monitored and how decisions are made about pruning, removal and replacement.
Council's tree care team monitors the resilience of street trees affected by drought stress, dieback and decline.
Tree planting in Sale Street to replace deteriorated trees.
Ageing or deteriorating street trees are removed when showing signs of significant decline and potential risk to the public.
The focus is on keeping the community, staff and contractors safe, especially in busy streets and high‑traffic areas.
Trees that are badly damaged, dead or becoming unsafe are prioritised for removal, while lower‑risk trees are planned for removal during autumn and winter where possible.
Importantly, trees that are removed are generally replaced, unless there are safety, service or visibility issues.
Within the CBD, when appropriate, replacement trees will be placed in underground tree cells, which have proven to be successful in growing healthy vigorous trees.
Below is a list of dead trees that are programmed to be removed.
