Yarra Park is set for an extensive facelift, with the planting of 115 new trees commencing today.
In addition to new trees, a number of established elm trees along the inner elm avenue, adjacent to Jolimont Terrace, will be removed and replaced due to ill health.
Melbourne Cricket Club's Yarra Park Tree Strategy identified 125 vacant sites that could be planted out. Of those, 115 trees have been sourced to plant in winter 2015, with the remainder to be planted in winter 2016.
The species selected for the sites reflect the existing species, the Yarra Park Master Plan and the reinforcement of elms (Ulmus spp., particularly English Elm) along the main avenues.
The tree planting will help maintain a high level of canopy coverage throughout Yarra Park and has been assisted greatly by the installation of a water recycling facility in the park three years ago, supplying water to the parkland and the MCG.
Above: Map of Yarra Park and proposed tree activity.
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