Trees

In a weather emergency, always keep clear of trees and fallen powerlines. 

Who to contact: 

Powerlines: Trees effected or effecting powerlines must be reported to United Energy on 132 099. 

Private property: Fallen or dangerous trees on private property need to be reported to the SES on 132 500. 

Shire trees: Fallen or dangerous trees on Shire land including road reserves, bushland should be reported to the Shire on 1300 850 600. 

VicRoads: Fallen or dangerous trees on roads managed by VicRoads (main arterial roads) should be reported to VicRoads on 131 170. 

Find out more about emergencies on our Emergency Information page. 

Roadside tree pruning program

Council delivers a cyclic tree maintenance program across the Peninsula. This program (called our Area Vegetation Program) includes the inspection and pruning of Shire managed vegetation on a five-year cycle. This program helps to keep roadways clear and satisfy Council’s obligations under the Road Management Plan. 

For information about when areas are anticipated to be inspected and pruned, please download: Area Vegetation Program (AVP) Block Map(PDF, 2MB)

The Shire has an obligation to keep trees and vegetation clear of powerlines and electrical infrastructure within the declared urban area on Shire property only, the clearances requirements are in accordance with Electricity Safety (Electric Lines Clearance) Regulations 2020. 

The program includes vegetation pruning to achieve clearances around powerlines in declared areas such as High Bushfire Risk Areas (inspected and pruned on an annual basis) and Low Bushfire Risk Areas (inspected annually and pruned on a two-yearly cycle). 

For the program and further information download the Shire's Electrical Line Clearance Management Plan 2025-26(PDF, 6MB).

Powerlines on private property

To understand the obligations of United Energy and private property owner's responsibilities please refer to United Energy on 1300 131 689 or visit the Vegetation management - United Energy.

For private property in undeclared high fire risk areas please contact United Energy on 1300 131 689or visit the United Energy website.

Vegetation from private property encroaching on safe and maintained pedestrian or bicycle paths is the responsibility of the property owner.

Residents concerned with overhanging vegetation from their neighbours' property, should in the first instance, speak to their neighbour.  

Find out more about the laws on cutting or pruning neighbours' trees.

The Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme provides for the protection of native and exotic vegetation.  

Learn more about tree and vegetation removal on your property.

If you believe that vegetation is being removed without the required permissions or illegally, report it on 1300 850 600.