On 28 August 2007, Council adopted a Significant Tree Register which identifies and recognises the importance of significant trees in the Randwick landscape, guides their management and ensures their protection for future generations. This Register lists trees of significance growing on both public and private land which have been recognised as having helped shape Randwick's cultural landscape and character.
How were the trees identified?
Links to the register
How were the trees identified?
An evaluation process ensured that trees were assessed in a consistent and recognised manner.
The assessment methodology for determining significant trees is based on the criteria developed for the Register of the National Estate, in accordance with the Burra Charter. This is a nationally consistent approach to heritage identification and assessment which is applied to all types of heritage places and items.
A thorough physical examination of listed trees in relation to their natural occurrence or cultural history was conducted and supported through extensive field work and examination to evaluate their importance in relation to the following criteria:
- Historic and/or natural value (ie indigenous/cultivated origin)
- Botanic/scientific value
- Social, cultural and commemorative value
- Visual and aesthetic value.
Listed trees were assessed on their comparative points of importance relating to both cultural and natural significance. Therefore, the heritage values of a significant tree or group of trees are almost always multi-layered.
The enhanced status of significant trees will be used by Council to promote broader community awareness and to highlight its commitment to the protection of these trees and their contextual landscapes.
Links to the register
The Register is divided into four volumes:
Volume 1 - Significant Trees in Public Parks and Reserves (Randwick City Council) Significant trees under the control and management of Randwick City Council
- Significant Tree Register - Volume 1 (pdf 2206kb)
Volume 2 - Significant Street Trees (Randwick City Council) Significant trees under the control and management of Randwick City Council
- Significant Tree Register - Volume 2 (pdf 1267kb)
Volume 3 - Significant Trees: Other Government authorities, Institutional, Religious and Non-government Organisations Significant trees on land under the control and management of other Government departments and authorities (including institutional, religious, and non-government organisations).
- Significant Tree Register - Volume 3 (pdf 4063kb)
Volume 4 - Significant Trees under Private Ownership
- Significant Tree Register - Volume 4 (pdf 2921kb)
- Significant Tree Register - Appendix I (pdf 58KB)