Page 1031 - Week 03 - Thursday, 10 March 2016

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(2) What was the cost of tree maintenance for the financial years (a) 2013-2014, (b) 2014-2015 and (c) 2015-2016 to date.

(3) What is the average lifespan of a street tree.

(4) Does the Government have a tree replacement program; if so, can the Minister provide details.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) TAMS manage more than 750,000 trees in the urban area including approximately 340,000 trees located in streets. The attached table provides an up-to-date summary of the number of street trees in each suburb.

(3) The average life expectancy of street trees varies depending on the type of tree, prevailing weather conditions and site factors. Some street trees (mostly deciduous exotics) that date from the early 1900s are still healthy while some of the native tree types reach the end of their useful life in 50 to 70 years.

(4) The ACT Government uses an integrated approach to the removal and replacement of trees on public land where the removal of trees is closely aligned with tree planting programs.

Attachment

Street Tree Numbers by Suburb as at 18 February 2016

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