The success of the Strategy relies upon all levels of government, organisations and individuals working together.
For the Community
Community members can take action in their own yards, street, and neighbourhood by planting and caring for trees and plants, retaining and creating wildlife habitats. You are encouraged to contribute to the urban greening in your community by:
Planting trees in your garden. You can seek advice from a qualified arborist, your local government or a plant nursery on what tree would be suitable. Where possible, planting on the eastern or western side of your house will help reduce temperatures during summer and reduce energy costs.
Be waterwise in your choice of plants and where you plant vegetation. Check the Water Corporation WaterWise information.
Bring back nature into your garden and contribute to local biodiversity by planting natives. Find out more about rewilding on your land at ReWild Perth.
Taking part in tree planting or bushland or coastal management. Ask your local government what activities are occurring in your area. Find out which is your local government.
Encouraging and inspiring others to do the same and share your urban greening stories and experiences on social media.
Advocating for more street or park trees, contact your council with your ideas.
For other stakeholders
There are many practitioners with a role in delivering, championing and influencing urban greening outcomes across Perth and Peel.
These practitioners work in a range of professions from arborists, real estate agents, builders, engineers and designers to sustainability officers and planners, policy makers, and people looking after our local parks, plus more. They work across a range of different sectors such as State and local government, industry bodies, research institutions and non-government organisations.
We are delivering targeted information and engagement activities with stakeholders from across these different sectors.
Local governments can also apply for the Local Government Urban Canopy Grant Program, which provides funding to implement urban greening projects, such as increasing tree canopy cover, enhancing green spaces, and engaging the community. You can find out more about the WALGA and Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Urban Greening Grants Program.
Stakeholders can also play a vital role by collaborating with each other to support and promote urban greening initiatives on private and public lands.
