Trees

The Urban Street Tree Management Plan was adopted by council in September 2021. The plan was developed in partnership with the Urban Street Tree Advisory Group, which consisted of interested community members, industry experts, councillors and staff.

The purpose of the Urban Street Tree Management Plan is to help preserve the character, heritage, and culture of Tamworth and its surrounding towns and villages, and improve the visual appeal of the CBD and the neighbourhoods.

Our region has a unique harsh climate that makes growing a tree establishment challenging, as our temperature ranges from -4 to 44 degrees Celsius.
Both of the recommended tree species lists provide a broad selection of native and exotic trees.

Please Refer to the Urban Street Tree Management Plan 

• Street Tree Species List - Appendix A, page 52
• Park Tree Species List - Appendix B, page 54

Please Refer to the Urban Street Tree Management Plan. Street Tree Hierarchy - page 4. 

Council has a Significant Tree Register which lists approximately 120 trees that Council is seeking to protect and conserve.

The Register contains the following information:

• registration number
• listing
• date
• botanic name
• common name
• location
• property description
• height
• trunk diameter
• date planted or estimated age
• condition
• photo
• significance listing
• location diagram
• statement of significance

The Register only identifies significant trees in the former Tamworth City Area.

How can I view the Significant Tree Register?

Please contact the Horticulture and Arboriculture Specialist by phoning (02) 6767 5555.
 

Our region is home to a wide diversity of native flora. You can play a role in preserving some of this heritage by growing local, native plants in your garden. Selecting native trees and plants can help you create an environmentally friendly garden which minimises water and chemical use.

Are there plants specifically suited to the Tamworth Region?

The publication, ‘Australian Plants suitable for the Tamworth Regional Council area’ is a comprehensive guide to selecting plants and trees best suited to our region, their care and other considerations for creating a sustainable garden.
It has been split into four pdf files for ease in downloading.

• Part 1 - Australian Plants for the North West Slopes (PDF 1MB)
• Part 2 - Tamworth Region Reserves & Forests Map (PDF 1.7MB)
• Part 3 - Tamworth Region Topography Relief Map (PDF 3.9MB)
• Part 4 - Tamworth Region Geology Map (PDF 2.5MB)

Council will only use plants from the Street Tree Species List.