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What do the pink dots on trees and fence posts mean?
Over recent weeks, Council has received a number of enquiries from residents about the pink dots that have appeared on some trees and nearby fence posts throughout the district.
The markings form part of a district-wide assessment undertaken by Council's arborist assessor.
A pink dot indicates that a tree has been inspected and that some level of remedial work has been identified. Depending on the condition of the tree, this may include clearance pruning, removal of dead wood, branch removal or, in a very small number of cases, tree removal.
Where trees are located on private property, the marking may be placed on the nearest visible surface rather than on the tree itself. This can include fence posts, road surfaces or markers.
With the assessments now complete, Council staff are reviewing the results and prioritising works according to risk and urgency. Higher-priority maintenance activities will be addressed first.
Regular tree assessments are an important part of Council's ongoing asset management program and help ensure trees continue to provide environmental, landscape and amenity benefits while maintaining public safety.