Image: One of the trees, a houpara, in its new location in Teal Park (image: Auckland Transport/ Auckland Council) PRESS RELEASE: THE TREE COUNCIL. For immediate release – 15 January 2018 Last week a group of protesters occupied part of a planted median strip on Quay Street, from where 14 young Pohutukawa are being transplanted to… More
Image: Dr Ian Horner Download the Kauri Dieback Science FAQ written by leading kauri dieback experts and learn the facts about this devastating disease. What it is, how it spreads, why it is such a threat to our forests. Bust the myths and misunderstandings – and understand the issues. Click here to read and download… More
The Tree Council is a long-standing non-profit organisation established in 1986 to act as a steward for the trees of the Auckland region. The Tree Council exists to protect, conserve and improve the tree cover in the Auckland region, especially in urban areas.
JOIN US and help protect Auckland’s trees.
If you need URGENT HELP with tree related issues click here.
If you want to search the Unitary Plan yourself to check if the trees are protected click here to find out how.
Download and use our new Tree App to record trees
and tree loss in your area – more details here.
PETITIONS and FUNDRAISING:
Please sign the Petition to close the Waitākere Ranges to protect kauri
Please sign the Petition to Protect New Zealand’s Urban Trees (change the RMA)
Please donate to fund our Agile Cloud Mobile Tree App
Please donate to support education about the Waitākere Rāhui to protect our kauri forests
Are you confused about the new regulations concerning Auckland’s Trees? Well you are not alone! We are working to protect Auckland’s trees but we need your help. Join The Tree Council today and help us advocate for better tree protection for our urban forest. Read more about the regulations here.
