Three community volunteer groups have received approximately $150,000 funding towards their projects through the State Government’s Green Links grant program.

Thank you to everyone who took a picture, your efforts allow scientists to better support the biodiversity of our area.

Our environmental volunteers need you! We have many Parkland Advisory Committees you can join in any capacity you choose.

Water plays an important role in Whitehorse. Finding smarter solutions to water conservation is essential as our climate changes and our population grows.  

We are collecting stories and images of trees that people love in Whitehorse.

Read about how we are trying to better understand the data regarding removal, retention, and replacement of trees when a planning permit is required. 

Our Good Landscape Design Guide will assist small scale developers and homeowners with planning permit applications to develop a suitable landscape design for your development.  

As part of our efforts to expand our urban forest did you know we are trialling new tree species to strengthen our urban landscape and support our urban forest to become more climate resilient.

One of Council’s highest priorities is to protect the urban forest on both private and public land. Read the latest news on (SLO9) tree controls.

Our Urban Forest Strategy (UFS) was endorsed in September 2021. Since this endorsement we’ve been implementing the Action Plan and recently provided an update to Council on the progress to date.

173 students participated in a hands-on workshop designed to inspire action to increase the biodiversity at their homes and schools.