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BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL REGISTER OF SIGNIFICANT TREES

AND VEGETATION

FINAL REPORT July 2012

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In recognition of the need to preserve and enhance the unique qualities of the Blacktown Local Government Area (LGA), particularly those contributing to its rich environmental heritage, Blacktown City Council, at its ordinary meeting of 30th January 1985, resolved that a Register of Significant Trees be established. At that time it was considered a comprehensive Register of Significant Trees would enable Council to better formulate appropriate management practices for the conservation of significant individual trees, groups of trees and landscapes. The information gathered would also be used to raise public awareness of trees in the community, addressing issues such as the need for protection, care and management. The Register of Significant Trees was subsequently developed to recognise and record trees of special importance to the City, to create awareness of their contribution to the aesthetic, cultural, historic and natural fabric, improve their management, encourage their protection and where possible extend their lifespan. The Register, although originally known as the Register of Significant Trees, was updated by Council in the review of Development Control Plan 1992 to include all forms of vegetation and is now known as the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation. Importantly, the Register works in conjunction with State and Commonwealth legislation together with Council’s suite of existing planning controls in the conservation of trees, vegetation and heritage. Nominations for the Register were last formally updated in 1994. At that time there were 17 properties containing 181 trees listed on the Register. Since 1994 additional trees (more than 250) have been nominated, assessed and held for inclusion in the Register. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation is not a static list of specimens, but rather is ever changing as trees mature over time, become relevant to the community, senesce and ultimately die. Additionally, the concept of heritage and significance is always changing and the way that people interact and assign value to their surrounding environment. For example immature trees of little historic or aesthetic value today may in time achieve great significance and value to the community (Landarc 1991). The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation has subsequently been updated to reflect changes in legislation, planning controls, current best practise, new technology and Council’s corporate structure. The purpose of the review is to establish not only a ‘schedule of trees’ but a management framework that will enable the identification, conservation and management of significant trees and vegetation in the longer term. It is intended the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation becomes a ‘living’ document that is both responsive to change and embraced by the community.

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Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT

The Importance of Heritage Recognition ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Background ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

LEGISLATIVE & PLANNING FRAMEWORK ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Blacktown Local Environmental Plan1988 ................................................................................................................................... 3

Blacktown Development Control Plan 2006 ................................................................................................................................ 4

Bushland and Natural Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

MANAGEMENT

Aims of the Register .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Criteria for Significance ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Management of the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation ............................................................................................... 8

Nomination of trees to the Register .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Preliminary Registration of Nominated Trees ............................................................................................................................... 9

Process for Assessment of Nominated Trees ............................................................................................................................. 9

Process for removing trees from the Register ............................................................................................................................ 11

Administration of The Register ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Maintenance of listed Significant Trees and Vegetation ............................................................................................................. 13

APPENDIX 1: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Nomination Form................................................................................................. 14

APPENDIX 2: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation ............................................................................................................................. 18

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The Importance of Heritage Recognition

Significant trees are often the last vestiges of former natural and cultural landscapes. These trees are valuable in terms of their cultural, aesthetic and historic context as symbols of earlier development and original vegetation patterns. Significant trees often visually dominate a local area through their sheer size and scale. Furthermore, many remnant native or indigenous significant trees offer a valuable gene pool for future scientific research and landscape rehabilitation as well as providing valuable habitat and corridors to endangered and dependant species. In recognising the significant trees of a local area, greater meaning can be brought to the past, allowing a richer understanding of the present. This in turn can provide the basis for better methods of conservation. The assessment of heritage significance is a dynamic process, changing with the passage of time and reflecting the way people interact and perceive the relative importance of items in their surrounding environment, particularly as parts of our heritage are lost. (NSW Dept of Planning, nd).

‘Built structures are conserved because of their link to people and times in the cultural development of Blacktown LGA. Trees do the same but, while not sentient, are living organisms serving that purpose. Trees indigenous to the area go further in providing a perspective into the natural environment which existed prior to human habitation. Blacktown & District Environment Group Inc agrees with the purpose of this report and the means by which it seeks to achieve this purpose.

Blacktown & District Environment Group Inc

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Background

Since the earliest days of European colonisation, Blacktown has been characterised by extensive clearing for agriculture and urban development and the changes in settlement patterns have coincided with historic tree plantings. Importantly, the quality of the City’s cultural landscapes are inextricably linked with remnant stands of native vegetation, which once formed the dominant landscape character of the region. It is the interplay and contrast between these elements, which add to the City’s unique identity and sense of place. Set against the backdrop of this valuable landscape heritage, the encroachment of urban development and the associated loss of remaining trees presents many challenges for the community in the management and protection of its landscape quality and character. “Significant Vegetation within Blacktown City is both environmentally and historically important as it is either representative of the indigenous vegetation of the Cumberland Plain; or exotic vegetation associated with European settlement and historical sites. It is important that such vegetation and landscapes be protected from further depletion in the future” (Blacktown City Council 1995). The Register lists predominantly cultural plantings that reflect the cultural landscape of European settlement in the Blacktown area such as Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) & Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii), and also remnant native trees such as Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis). Blacktown City Council and the community’s principal interactions with Significant Trees and Vegetation include;

Subdivision Applications Development Applications (Planning) Rezoning Applications Development Control Plan Amendments Management of trees and native vegetation on Council owned and managed lands Analysis of referred Development Applications (DA’s) Tree Removal Applications(Private Land) Development Applications (Building) General, pruning and removal of Council trees Civil Works & Major Projects

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Legislative and Planning Framework Through the provisions of Blacktown Local Environmental Plan 1988 (BLEP1988) The Tree Preservation Clause (TPC) primarily protects all trees and vegetation. The purpose of the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation is to not only protect vegetation, but also to identify important components of Blacktown’s environment that are community assets and have value in their visual amenity, teaching and research values, community appreciation and education, as urban design elements and as part of a heritage or cultural landscape. Consent is required to remove or prune any tree on Private Property in accordance with Council’s Tree Preservation Clause. The safety and security of the property is the primary consideration when applications are assessed under the Tree Preservation Clause.

BLACKTOWN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 1988

The Tree Preservation Clause (TPC) under Blacktown Local Environmental Plan 1988 (BLEP1988) requires Council approval /consent to remove or prune trees. 25 Tree preservation

(1) A person shall not ringbark, cut down, lop, top, remove, injure or wilfully destroy any tree, or cause

any tree to be ringbarked, cut down, topped, lopped, removed, injured or wilfully destroyed; except

with the consent of the council.

(2) In any proceedings for an offence arising under this clause, it shall be sufficient defence to prove

that the tree ringbarked, cut down, topped, lopped, removed, injured or wilfully destroyed was dying

or dead or had become dangerous.

(3) This clause does not apply to trees in a State forest or on land reserved as a timber reserve within

the meaning of the Forestry Act 1916, or to trees required to be lopped in accordance with

Regulation 38 or 39 of the Overhead Line Construction and Maintenance Regulations 1962, or to

any trees which are under the control or management of the Sydney Water Corporation.

(4) This clause does not operate so as to require consent to be given pursuant to this clause for the

carrying out of development at a plant nursery if the development could lawfully be carried out at

the plant nursery in the absence of this clause.

The definition of a “tree” under this Clause is: a perennial plant not less than one metre high with at least one

self-supporting woody stem which is a plant of a species, variety or cultivar, each of the members of which, if

permitted to grow to its maturity, would generally have a height in excess of 3 metres.

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BLACKTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2006

Blacktown City Council’s Development Control Plan (DCP 2006) contains guidelines for tree preservation which require consent for the removal of trees as well as for the pruning of trees. In assessing a DA Council is required to consider: - effect of the development on the landscape and scenic quality of the locality, - whether any trees or other vegetation on the land should be preserved. The DCP states that “existing trees should be preserved where possible” and that all DAs need to indicate the location of all existing vegetation, and provide protection measures against damage and destruction during construction. The DCP further identifies “trees listed on the Register of Significant Trees must be preserved” and developers are to contact Council’s Development Services prior to design stage to determine whether a site is affected. This is designed to ensure potential purchasers or developers of land are given notice of the presence of a significant tree on a property allows Council staff to recognise such trees in the assessment of building, development and demolition applications.

Cultural Heritage Conservation Schedule 2 of Blacktown LEP 1998 lists certain buildings or works which are defined as “items of environmental heritage” and the location of these items is indicated on the DCP map. Clauses 13 to 16 of Blacktown LEP 1988 sets out specific requirements relating to proposals which may affect items of heritage significance. The NSW Office of Environment & Heritage also provides a database of items listed under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 together with those items listed by Local Councils and State Government Agencies. These items, including landscape and garden curtilages are afforded protection under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 and through provisions within Blacktown LEP 1988 and DCP 2006 and generally require ‘development consent’ to conduct works within the vicinity of listed items.

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BUSHLAND AND NATURAL AREAS Planning plays a significant role in the conservation of bushland remnants. Recognition of current remnants and their significance means that future reserves planning can cater for their protection, their incorporation into larger corridors and make bushland conservation a prominent factor in the community (Blacktown City Council 1998). Endangered ecological communities in the Blacktown LGA include:

River-Flat Eucalyptus Forest on Coastal Floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner Bioregions

Shale Gravel Transition Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Shale/Sandstone Transition Forest Cumberland Plain Woodland Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest Castlereagh Swamp Woodland Community Cooks River/Castlereagh Ironbark Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion

The National Parks and Wildlife Service( NPWS) Native Vegetation Mapping of the Cumberland Plain is installed on Council’s GIS where significant native vegetation is identified so that planning can accommodate and conserve as much as possible before development occurs. Endangered ecological communities are identified by the NPWS Native Vegetation of the Cumberland Plain mapping series, and protected under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Additionally, a recovery plan for the endangered ecological communities of the Cumberland Plain is currently being prepared under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation shall not include tracts of endangered ecological communities (EEC) as these are better covered under the provisions of the Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995, with the exception of those EEC remnants that are currently or may in the future be listed on the Register of the National Estate, currently listed remnants being: - Prospect Reservoir, - Air Services Australia site at Llandilo, and - Former Grantham Research Station at Seven Hills. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation provides an important complementary role to the Tree Preservation Clause (TPC) provisions of the LEP, by identifying and raising awareness of a select group of trees and vegetation that are significant community assets.

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Aims of the Register The purpose of the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation is to establish a future management framework that will lead to the successful identification, conservation and management of significant trees and vegetation. The aims of the Register are to: - identify trees and vegetation that are significant to the environment, historical and cultural

fabric of Blacktown. - provide a greater level of awareness to significant trees and vegetation than is provided by the

provisions of the BLEP1988-Tree Preservation Clause (TPC) - create public awareness of the existence of significant trees and vegetation in Blacktown and

the community benefits of the same. - be a ‘living’ document that is responsive to change, readily managed by Council and

accessible to the community.

Management procedures have been developed, covering the following elements: Nomination of trees to the Register Preliminary Registration of Nominated Trees Process for Assessment of Nominated Trees Application Fee Process for removing trees from the Register Administration of The Register Management of Significant Trees and Vegetation

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Criteria for Significance The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation has been developed to provide a means to qualitatively and consistently assess the variety of trees and plants that will be potentially encountered. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation provides a consistent analytical approach to maximise its value as a reference document, which facilitates the protection and continued maintenance of these trees within a rapidly changing environment. The criteria for significance established by this Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation is based upon NSW Heritage Manual Guidelines (NSW Heritage Office 2001). A tree or area of vegetation may be significant if it meets at least two of the significance criteria. Significance Categories:

Trees and Vegetation

Aesthetic Value Any tree or vegetation of outstanding aesthetic significance.

Outstanding Size Any tree outstanding for its height, trunk diameter or canopy spread.

Particularly Old or Venerable Any tree or vegetation that is particularly old or venerable.

Historical Significance Any tree or vegetation commemorating or having associations with an important historical event or significantly associated with a well known public figure or ethnic group in Blacktown.

Aboriginal Significance Any tree or vegetation that has a recognised association with Aboriginal activities.

Unique Location or Context Any tree or vegetation which occurs in a unique location or context, and so provides a significant contribution to Blacktown’s landscape, including remnant vegetation, important landmark trees, and trees and vegetation which form part of a historic garden, park or town.

Rare or Localised Distribution Any tree or vegetation of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution.

Horticultural or Genetic Value Any tree or vegetation of horticultural or genetic value that could be an important source of propagation stock.

Curious Growth Form Any tree or vegetation that exhibits a curious growth form.

(*) Outstanding Example of Species Any tree or vegetation that is an outstanding example of that species.

(*) Outstanding Habitat Value Any tree or vegetation that has outstanding values as habitat for indigenous wildlife.

Stand, Avenue or Copse conforming to one or more of the above criteria.

Any stand, avenue or copse of trees conforming to one or more of the above criteria.

(*) Categories not previously included within Blacktown’s significance criteria.

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Management of the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Management of the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation shall be delegated to the Directorate responsible for administering the Tree Preservation Clause (TPC) under Blacktown Local Environmental Plan 1988 (BLEP1988) (City Assets) Council will periodically consider the formal adoption of additional items to the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation. For the purpose of this register, 'significant trees' may be either classified as a single tree or a larger grouping of trees. They may possess values relating to their visual, historic, botanical, cultural, commemorative or other significance as defined in the approved category list shown in this document. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation shall be formally reviewed every 5 years to acknowledge changes in legislation, planning controls and management best practice. Nomination of trees to the Register; Further to the schedule of trees identified within this document, Blacktown City Council shall receive nominations to the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation from;

- Councillors - Any local resident - Employees and agents of Blacktown City Council

Should the nomination be for a tree owned by persons other than the nominee, the tree owner(s) shall be advised by the nominee of the intention to nominate. The nominee must present written testimony stating the owner of the property has been advised of the proposal to nominate their tree to the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation. Nomination Forms will be made available through;

- Council’s Information Counter - Council’s Web site - The relevant Directorate (City Assets)

Nominations shall be received on the prescribed ‘Nomination Form’ attached as Appendix 1 For a nomination to be formally accepted by Council the ‘Nomination Form’ shall be fully completed. The nomination form may be modified to facilitate Council’s assessment.

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Preliminary Registration of Nominated Trees Once the nomination has been received by Council, the details of the tree shall be tentatively added to the electronic receptacle of Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation database held by the relevant Directorate of Council (City Assets) Preliminary listing of a tree on the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation provides the interim status of a Significant tree. This status shall be maintained until the formal inspection and criteria have been assessed and the nomination has been reported and accepted by Council. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation database shall be made available to all Council Directorates and officers shall view the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation prior to allowing works on both public and private trees to commence. Process for Assessment of Nominated Trees Once the nominated tree is listed with Council, the relevant Directorate (City Assets) shall arrange an informal inspection to determine if the specimen has the characteristics to potentially be listed as a Significant tree. Should the inspection confirm the tree as potentially Significant, a formal and rigorous assessment shall be further undertaken and reviewed by Council staff who have appropriate qualifications in heritage conservation, arboriculture and environmental significance assessment. Listings on private land shall ideally be located on properties listed on Council’s Heritage Register or a recognized State or Federal heritage register. Where significant trees are identified during the subdivision development application process, these will be added to the register following assessment. Trees currently assessed as significant and listed within the existing register will continue to be included on the register. All tree and vegetation entries shall receive a concise Statement of Significance that clearly details the basis on how the tree or vegetation has been determined as significant. The determination shall be referred to Council by formal report at half yearly intervals to either endorse or reject the nomination. The nominee and owner of the tree shall be advised of the outcome of the assessment upon consideration by Council.

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Table 1. Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation:-

Existing Field Notes

No.

Species

Dates Application received Inspection Decision by Council

Property Address UBD Reference Nominator’s Address

Size Height Spread Diameter (chest ht.)

Condition Foliage Trunk Roots

Age

Conservation Action

Categories of Significance

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Process for removing trees from the Register; Trees are living dynamic organisms, and will therefore reach maturity, begin to decline and eventually die. It is in the stage of decline where management problems often arise. As trees decline their value as an item of significance may diminish, they may become disfigured and diseased or pose safety and risk management concerns. Council will receive requests to delete trees from the Register situated on private property, solely from the property owner(s) or in the case of public land, from a representative officer equipped with the appropriate delegations. The owner of the tree shall detail in writing, the basis for the tree’s deletion from the Register. The request shall be reviewed by Council staff with appropriate qualifications in heritage conservation and arboriculture and consider the; • description of tree (species, size, age, issues of significance) • tree condition (vigour, disease, structure) • impact on streetscape • alternatives to removal • replacement opportunities and financial implications and provide a recommendation to the relevant Director (City Assets) to either accept or reject the tree’s deletion from the Register, with or without conditions. Approved deletions shall accompany Councils standard Tree Removal/Pruning Application. Council shall be notified of the Director’s determination by formal report at half yearly intervals in conjunction with nominations to the Register.

Application Fee Application Fees shall be identified in Council’s Goods & Services Pricing Schedule and reviewed annually.

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Administration of The Register

The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation shall be administered by the relevant Directorate (City Assets) by ensuring; Nominations and deletions to the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation are processed

and reported to Council. Additions to and deletions from the Register are identified in all hardcopy and digital

receptacles i.e. master database, website, mainframe (CIVIL) and GIS systems and master hardcopy

Significant Trees and Vegetation are identified as a notation to Section.149 Planning

Certificates. The Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation is made available to all Council Directorates

and officers view the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation prior to allowing works on both public and private trees to commence

Public authorities and utility agencies are aware of the Register e.g. Roads and Maritime

Services, Sydney Water, Endeavour Energy, Telstra with regard trees under or near public utilities.

Australian and Industry Standards are upheld in the conservation of listed trees (Australian

Standards AS4373 – Pruning of Amenity Trees and Australian Standards AS4970 –Protection of trees on development sites)

the Register is available to the general public preferably through Council’s website

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Maintenance of listed Significant Trees and Vegetation In ensuring significant trees are adequately conserved, maintained and cared for the following guidelines shall be observed; Publicly listed trees are inspected on a regular basis by Council’s arborists and where

necessary, maintenance undertaken to optimise tree health, structural integrity and longevity. Public authorities and utility agencies are made aware of the Register ie Roads and Maritime

Services, Sydney Water, Endeavour Energy, and Telstra with regard trees under or near public utilities.

Australian and Industry Standards are upheld in the conservation of listed trees (Australian Standards AS4373 – Pruning of Amenity Trees and Australian Standards AS4970 –Protection of trees on development sites)

Pruning that is not necessary and that will affect the significance of a tree should be avoided. Where possible it should be ensured that the removal of branches is not obvious and the

general form of the tree is retained. The effects of pruning for powerlines should be minimised. Where possible power lines should

be relocated underground. Building up the soil under the canopy of a tree and around the trunk should not occur. During

works temporary tree guards should be erected. Soil excavation for building foundations, pools, underground services, drains, paths, roads,

etc, near trees should be avoided so as not to damage roots or affect tree drainage and water supply.

Alternative building techniques, such as pier and beam construction, should be investigated and adopted if it will assist protecting a significant tree.

The placement of buildings and structures should be considered to avoid tree and root damage and changes to the soil aeration and moisture.

Construction over the root system should be avoided so as not to interfere with aeration and the water and nutrient supply to the roots.

Where paving is required beneath a tree, it should be kept as open as possible to allow water, fertiliser, and air to enter the soil. Root removal and soil compaction should be avoided.

Where it is unavoidable to remove a significant tree, replanting of the same species should be encouraged.

Where significant vegetation is identified on private land, Council will make available technical advice at no charge to property owners on maintenance and management issues.

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APPENDIX 1

Blacktown City Council Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation

Nomination Form Nomination forms may be lodged with Blacktown City Council In person at: Civic Centre, 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown, NSW 2148 By Mail to; The General Manager P.O. Box 63, Blacktown, NSW 2148 By fax on: 9831 1961 By email on: [email protected] IDENTIFICATION OF THE TREE

Botanical name (if known):

Common name:

Local name given to this specimen or plantation:

Please write down any particular reason or significance for this local name:

Details of person formally identifying this specimen or plantation:

LOCATION OF THE TREE Address (place name, number, street, suburb and postcode):

Longitude: Latitude: or Easting: Northing:

Please describe the location (direction and accurate distance along a recognised road or street from a recognised place):

Does the nomination refer to: an individual tree a stand of trees an avenue of trees

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Category under which you are nominating the tree; Horticultural/ Botanical Significance/Heritage Significance

(please circle)

Please give a summary of the history of the tree.

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Include the background of the area and history specific to the tree being classified. Include an outline history of important dates and events. Major alterations or additions, or elements lost can be noted here. Also give the authors name(s) and the title of any publication or paper making significant mention of this specimen, etc (use an additional sheet if necessary): Why is it significant? This section is the most difficult and should be filled in last. The significance will emerge after completion of the history and description of the tree (use an additional sheet if necessary):

DESCRIPTION For a stand of trees

Approximate number of trees in the stand:

Maximum height (metres):

For single specimens

Circumference around the trunk at 1.4 metres above ground:

(1) Single stem/trunk (millimetres): (2) multi-stemmed (millimetres):

Height of tree (metres):

Canopy Spread N-S: Canopy Spread E-W:

Date measured and method (guess / instrument):

Is it:

Indigenous Exotic Self-sown Planted Remnant vegtn. Unknown

Date planted (or estimated age in years):

Planted by whom (if known):

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CONDITION

What is the state of health/vigour of the tree?

Good Fair Poor Dead (please circle)

OWNERSHIP / CONTROLLING AUTHORITY

Name of controlling authority or private owner:

Address:

Telephone No:

Is access to the specimen/s:

Restricted Unrestricted Prohibited (please circle)

Owner(s) Signature & Date Nominee’s Signature & Date ( as testimony the tree owner has been notified)

NOMINEES NAME AND ADDRESS Please fill in your name:

Address:

Telephone: Date:

FURTHER ENQUIRIES Please give the name of any person (or organisation) who contributed to this nomination or would be willing to supply further details of the specimen.

Name(s):

Address:

Telephone: CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES Are there any issues of confidentiality associated with the information about this tree:

ATTACHMENTS Maps Photographs Other (please list)

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Location Map and Description (provide clear drawing as these will be scanned)

Location Comments (provide written description of local directions to the site, and mark site photo location and direction):

PHOTOGRAPHS

(including photographs of the full tree, seasonal variation and individual features such as fruits, flowers and seed)

Photographed by (name and address):

Telephone Number: Date taken:

Privacy Notification In completing this form you will be prompted to supply information that is personal information for the purposes of

the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. The supply of this information is voluntary. If you cannot provide, or do not wish to provide the information sought, Council may be unable to process your request.

Council is required under the Act to inform you about how your personal information is being collected and used.

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RegisterofSignificantTreesandVegetationID No.

Location Suburb Genus Species Common Name Quantity at Previous

Nomination

Statement of Significance at Nomination

Status as at 26/8/2011

Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

1 Staff Car Park, Civic Centre, 62 Flushcombe Road

BLACKTOWN Corymbia citriodora Lemon Scented Gum

1 Site likely to be re‐developed. Tree is a mature specimen with aesthetic significance

Tree removed by Sydney Metro Tree Services 12/11/05 due to foreseen limb drop, as determined by Management.

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2 130 Main Street BLACKTOWN Ficus microcarpa ‘hillii’

Hill Weeping Fig 2 Large Specimens, Trees of this size rare to the Blacktown area.

No change to nomination

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3 Blacktown Public School, Flushcombe Road

BLACKTOWN Schinus areira Peppercorn Tree

1 Historic association with school building. Building dated 1876

Trees listed on original register 1985, since removed.

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4 Flushcombe Road (southern side of Nicholas Street)

BLACKTOWN Ficus microcarpa ‘hillii’

Hills Weeping Fig

1 On original register 1985. No tree of this type at above location as at 2005

Tree not evident at time of audit (26/8/2011). Aerial photo search indicates tree was removed prior to 2000. No record of Council receiving a Tree Removal/Pruning Application for this address.

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ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

5 179 Reservoir Road BLACKTOWN Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Palm

4 Significance in Local Area. Mature Species

Upon inspection, observed approximately 24 of this species at the subject address. Large unit complex.

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6 58 Lancaster Street BLACKTOWN Eucalyptus caesia Gungurru 1 Listed in original register as an unusual specimen to be found in Blacktown. This species exhibits an unusual form, including weeping habit & large flowers.


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7 Prospect Reservoir PROSPECT Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 90 Unique avenue planting in Blacktown. Historic driveway planting feature mature specimens of Hoop Pine

At the time of assessment, there were 97 trees that made up this avenue planting. 7 of these are immature specimens planted to fill in vacant spaces.

97

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ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

8 St. Bartholomews Church, Ponds Road

PROSPECT Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

1 Tree of aesthetic significance. Associated with historic building, St Bartholomews Church.

No change to nomination.

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9 Prospect Reservoir PROSPECT Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

17 Only mature avenue planting of Bunya Bunya pine in Blacktown. Historic association with explorer William Lawson homestead foundations nearby.


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10 St Bartholomews Church

PROSPECT Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

1 Associated with historic building/church


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11 Prospect Reservoir PROSPECT Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 17 Historic significance ‐plantings around former homestead 'Veterans Hall' owned by explorer William Lawson.


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12 St Bartholomews Church

PROSPECT Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

1 Associated withhistoric building/church


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ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

13 Prospect Reservoir PROSPECT Jubaea spectabilis Wine Palm 1 Historic significance ‐planted near 'Veterans Hall' site. Good example of a species rarely seen in Blacktown.


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14 Prospect Reservoir PROSPECT Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 7 Outstanding Examples of this species


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15 Cnr Nathaniel Pde and Whitby Road (Res 419)

KINGS LANGLEY

Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

1 Outstanding aesthetic significance. Very old.

Tree has been fenced off for preservation purposes.

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16 Reserve 604. 'Kalamata Grove'Walkway, Minchin Drive

MINCHINBURY Olea europaea Common Olive 3 These trees form part of the historic avenue (Kalamata Grove Walkway). Former entrance to Penfolds Winery and Minchin Estate off highway.


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ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

17 Cnr. Minchin and Barossa Drives.

MINCHINBURY Livistona australis Cabbage Palm 25 Associated with former Minchinbury Winery. (now disused).

20 trees still remain. 5 trees have been removed or died since last audit. Currently subject to DA 06‐3631. Part 6 and DA 10‐2065 Part 3. Significant trees are being considered in accordance with the Heritage – Conservation Management Plan.

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18 Reserve 603. 'Kalamata Grove' Walkway, Minchin Drive

MINCHINBURY Olea europaea Common Olive 79 These trees form a unique Avenue planting in Blacktown. Formerly the entrance to Minchin Estate.

1 tree has been removed since original nomination (refer to CAR 05‐101450). 78 trees remain.

78

19.a Laneway off Minchin Drive, behind former Minchinbury Winery.

MINCHINBURY Livistona australis Cabbage Palm 6 Former gateway to Minchin Estate


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b. Laneway off Minchin Drive, behind former Minchinbury Winery.

MINCHINBURY Washingtonia sp Cotton Palm 2 Former gateway to Minchin Estate


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ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

20 128 Wilkes Crescent (Cnr Aurora Drive)

TREGEAR Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum 1 Outstanding aesthetic significance. Well formed mature tree. Prominent landmark.

Tree has been reduced to stump height. No tree removal/pruning application lodged with Council for removal.

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21 Marsden Park Public School, Garfield Road West

MARSDEN PARK

Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 2 Landmark, Historic Association with School.


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22 95 Fermoy Street MARSDEN PARK

Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum 1 Tree is of significant age and size. Related to heritage property.


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23 Dexter Place PLUMPTON Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

1 The tree has significant heritage value having been planted within the grounds of a historical residence.


1

24 Dexter Place PLUMPTON Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

1 Heritage/Historic significance associated with nearby old house. Very few specimens of this size, age and health in Blacktown


1

24 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

26 11 Dexter Place PLUMPTON Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

1 Heritage value associated with old house


0

25 Anglican Rectory, 40 Hunter Street

RIVERSTONE Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

1 A large and healthy specimen of a relatively uncommon species in Riverstone and Blacktown. Associated with historic church.


1

27 Anglican Rectory, 40 Hunter Street

RIVERSTONE Eucalyptus tereticornis Foreset Red Gum

1 A healthy , large old specimen associated with historic church


1

25 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

28 Uniting Church, 62 Garfield Road East

RIVERSTONE Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 2 Historic planting around old Church. Cultural significance ‐ this and the adjacent tree have been decorated with lights and used as a 'Christmas Tree' for decades. Landmark trees.


2

29 Uniting Church, 62 Garfield Road East

RIVERSTONE Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 1 Tree associated with historic church


1

30 36 Garfield Road West (Electricity Trans. Authority)


1 Historical flood indicator ‐ mature size and age


1

31 Garfield Road West ‐ Eastern side of road bridge


1 Historical significance ‐ John Brooks Snr cut off limb to mark record flood height in early 20th century.


1

32 Riverstone Police Station, Railway Terrace.

RIVERSTONE Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel 1 Particularly old tree associated with Heritage property ‐ Riverstone Police Station.


1

26 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

33 'Redgate' , Farm Road

RIVERSTONE Pinus radiata Radiata Pine 12 Significant screen planting of this species around heritage property ‐ 'Redgate'.

6 Trees remaining of this species on site. Appears 6 trees have died since original nomination.

6

34 25 King Street RIVERSTONE Grevillea robusta Silky Oak 1 Very large specimen associated with heritage property

No change tonomination.

1

35 4 Clarke Street RIVERSTONE Melia azederach White Cedar 1 Very large specimen for species, significant age. Associated with heritage property.


1

36 8 Grange Avenue SCHOFIELDS Quercus robur English Oak 1 Thought to be 112 years old as at 1992

Tree still at given location and estimates put tree at 130+ years old.

1

37 Reserve 838, Glenwood Park Drive

GLENWOOD Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

1 Historical significance, forms part of the original planting associated with Glenwood Park (heritage house). Landmark Tree.


1

27 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

38 Reserve. 796 Mantra Way

GLENWOOD Lophostemon confertus Brush Box 27 Historic significance. Avenue planting along former driveway to Glenwood Park (heritage house) on hill. Few, if any, mature avenue plantings of Brush Box in Blacktown. Landmark planting highly visible.

At time of inspection, 31 specimens were observed at the subject site. 4 additional trees have been planted since nomination.

31

39 Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr. Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Cupressus torulosa Bhutan Cypress 14 Aesthetic Value. Screen Planting

11 trees remaining. 3 removed since last audit

11

40 Grantham Estate, Seven Hills Road ‐ Old CSIRO site.

SEVEN HILLS Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 7 This species is relatively uncommon in Blacktown


7

41 Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Livistona australis Cabbage Palm 5 Associated with heritage site. Landmark trees.

1 tree remaining. 4 trees have been removed since last audit.

1

42.a Grantham Estate, Seven Hills Road

SEVEN HILLS Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 24 Significant hilltop planting

22 trees remaining. 2 trees have been removed since last audit

22

b. Grantham Estate, Seven Hills Road

SEVEN HILLS Eucalyptus sideroxylon Mugga Ironbark 8 Part of Hilltop avenue planting.

4 trees remaining. 4 trees have been removed since last audit

4

28 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

c. Grantham Estate, Seven Hills Road

SEVEN HILLS Eucalyptus crebra Narrow Leaf Ironbark

1 Part of Hilltop avenue planting.


1


SEVEN HILLS Ficus microcarpa 'hillii'

Hills Weeping Fig

3 Mature specimens of a species uncommon to Blacktown


3

44.a Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 11 Form part of visual landscape for surrounding area. Landmark trees


11

b. Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Corymbia citriodora Lemon Scented Gum

2 Form part of visual landscape for surrounding area. Landmark trees


2

c. Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

3 Form part of visual landscape for surrounding area. Landmark trees


3


SEVEN HILLS Carya illinoinensis Pecan 3 An unusual species for the Blacktown area.


3

46 Grantham Estate, Seven Hills Road

SEVEN HILLS Harpephyllum caffrum Kaffir Plum 1 Very few of this species found in Blacktown


1

47 Lot 4, D.P.739331 ‐ Fenced of area adjacent to Grantham Estate, Seven Hills Road


3 Trees form landmark planting. Part of historic planting


3

29 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

48.a Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Corymbia citriodora Lemon Scented Gum

1 Enhances entrance to estate. Landmark planting.


1

b. Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 1 Enhances entrance to estate. Landmark planting.


1

c. Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.

SEVEN HILLS Grevillea robusta Silky Oak 5 Enhances entrance to estate. Landmark planting.

4 trees remain. 1 tree removed since last audit

4

d. Grantham Estate ‐ Cnr Australorp Ave & Seven Hills Road.


2 Enhances entrance to estate. Landmark planting.


2

49 Seven Hills North Public School, Seven Hills Road

SEVEN HILLS Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum 1 Large remnant species associated with heritage listed property


1

50 52 Solander Road SEVEN HILLS Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 1 Large specimen associated with heritage property ‐ 'Four Oaks'


1

51 Meadows Public School, Fuller Street

SEVEN HILLS Quercus robur English Oak 1 Large healthy specimen tree. Species is rare within the Blacktown area. Associated with heritage property.

Observed 3 trees of the same species that have similar height, habit and age.

3

30 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011

52.a Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Olea europaea Common Olive 1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site

Considered by Council in Report Number SD300019 and subsequent exemptions endorsed by the Heritage Council of NSW for the Bungarribee Estate to the Minister for Planning.

0

b. Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site


1

c. Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Cypress Pine 1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site


0

d. Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Pinus sp Pine 1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site


1

31 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011 e. Regional Parklands,

opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site. Landmark tree.


1

f. Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Cupressus torulosa Bhutan Cypress 1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site


1

g. Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site. Landmark tree.


1

h. Regional Parklands, opposite Douglas Road. Former OTC site.

DOONSIDE Schinus areira Peppercorn Tree

1 Associated with historic Bungarribee House site


0

53 Glenheath Avenue KELLYVILLE Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig

5 Tree planted around 'Merriville' historic house. Large and rare species


5

32 APPENDIX 2

ID No.


Nomination



Quantity at Audit

26/8/2011 54 St Agnes High School,

Evans Road. ROOTY HILL Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum 2 Large remnant

species associated with heritage house ‐ Fairholme.

1 Tree remaining. 1 tree has been removed since last audit. Refer to Tree Pruning/Removal Application 10‐316

1

55 Imperial Hotel North Parade

ROOTY HILL Schinus areira Peppercorn Tree

1 Particularly old tree associated with Heritage property ‐ Imperial Hotel

Tree has been removed since last audit. Refer to Tree Pruning/Removal Application 05‐998.

0

56 116 Rooty Hill Road South

ROOTY HILL Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Bunya Pine

1 Significant landmark tree associated with heritage property ‐ 'Belvedere'.


1

57 193 Rooty Hill Road North

ROOTY HILL Ficus benjimina Fig 1 Large fig associated with heritage property


0

Subtotal of Nominated Trees

434 Actual total of Registered Trees (26/8/11)

429

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