Our City's Tree Canopy

Dotted throughout the urban environment, trees help us live better lives. They shelter us from heat, adorn our streets, keep us connected to greenery improving both mental and physical health, and increase the value of our homes.

We want more of our City and neighbourhoods to experience these benefits.

You can help by:

• Answering a >> QUICK SURVEY << about trees in your area

• Dropping a pin on the >> INTERACTIVE MAP << about the health of the tree canopy where you live, and where you think Council should plant more trees. (We don't recommend the map if you are a mobile phone user.)

Complete the survey to enter the draw to win one of 5 x $50 e-gift vouchers.

The consultation period will be open until 5pm on Wednesday 9 December 2026.

What do we mean by the 'tree canopy'?

The 'tree canopy', is the upper layer of mature trees that shade and cover the ground when viewed from above. Canopy coverage is usually measured using aerial imagery and mapping technology and expressed as a percentage of the total land area.

There is no national minimum standard for tree canopy in Australian cities, however, 30% canopy cover is commonly used as an important benchmark for urban neighbourhoods. Around 25% of the Parramatta LGA is currently covered by tree canopy. In Greater Sydney, higher canopy targets have also been established to support cooler, greener and more resilient communities.

Where can I learn more or lodge a tree request?

To learn more about the benefits of trees, Council's tree planting program, make a request for a Council funded street tree, as well as the requirements related to trees on private and public land, please visit Council's website. You can also lodge a request for tree maintenance, removal or investigation for issues on private or Council land via our online requests portal.

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