By Oliver Lees
More trees are coming to the streets of Romsey.
Macedon Ranges council is preparing for its annual street tree planting, with this year’s crop to feature on nature strips in Romsey.
Each year the council selects a particular area for the planting season, having previously selected Lancefield and Gisborne.
Macedon Ranges council assets and operations director Shan said the project will contribute to the council’s reputation of tree-lined streets and avenues.
“We are fortunate to have a variety of microclimates across the shire, with varying rainfall and temperature, which allow for a diverse range of trees to be grown,” Mr Walden said.
“The benefits of street trees include shade for pedestrians, increased property values, noise and pollution absorption, improved mental health and reduced rainfall-runoff.
“Council purchases trees from local nurseries and staff look after the new plantings ensuring they establish well.”
This year the trees will be planted between May and September in order to provide the best chance for healthy tree establishment.
According to the Macedon Ranges council’s tree management policy, trees are selected under the ‘right tree, right place’, that takes into account the the suitability of the location over an individual’s preference.
An onsite arborist will attend to make sure the selection is consistent with the policy.
Mr Walden said the trees are watered regularly within the first two years, after which time most are self-sufficient.
