Nature strips

Nature strips are part of Nillumbik's Green Wedge environment. They complement the neighbourhood’s natural setting and are public land, not part of a residential property. 

Looking after your nature strip 

It is accepted practice that residents maintain the nature strip(s) abutting their property as an extension of their garden, with the exception of street trees which are maintained by Council.

Residents must not remove, lop or destroy any vegetation on nature strips or rural road reserves without permission from Council. 

Storing materials or parking on the nature strip 

You are not allowed to park on or store any type of vehicle or trailer or building materials on nature strips, as per Council's Local Laws.

Rubbish on the nature strip

If you see hard waste or rubbish dumped on the footpath or nature strip you can Report dumped rubbish.

Landscaping or planting on your nature strip or roadside 

If you want to landscape or plant on your nature strip or roadside, you will need to seek written permission from Council by applying for an infrastructure works permit. For more information, see working in the road reserve.

Removing vegetation from your roadside 

If you want to remove any vegetation from your nature strip, you may need to apply for a permit depending on the type of vegetation you wish to remove. Find out more about applying for a permit to remove vegetation from Council land.