Leafing by Example: Innovations for Tree Retention and Urban Greenery
Join us for our first breakfast of the financial year on all this urban greening.
The loss of urban green space and native vegetation has remained a top issue for Local Government and the planning industry.
Local Governments have been playing a vital leading role in tree retention and urban canopy enhancement in Western Australia to address this issue, with many developing and implementing urban forest strategies, adopting significant tree registers and making amendments to Local Planning Schemes.
This is all while tackling the need to accommodate increasing housing density and the infestation of the Polyphagous shot-hole borer.
With a patchwork of approaches towards tree retention being used, we will hear and evaluate innovative local government strategies, tree-mendous policies, community-driven initiatives and best practices aimed at preserving and expanding our urban forests.
Featuring expert speakers and an engaging panel discussion, we will delve into effective policies and practices for increasing tree canopy cover, retaining mature trees, and fostering sustainable urban environments.
Register now and join us in planting the seeds for a sustainable tomorrow!
Our speakers:
Isabella Mosole, Senior Associate, Lavan
Isabella is experienced in advising clients from multiple sectors across Western Australia in areas including town planning, environment and liquor licensing approvals, land acquisition and disposals, local government, administrative and public law, in both advisory and litigious capacities.
She has advised Lavan’s General Counsel, Paul McQueen, in a range of commercial and administrative matters.
Isabella is valued amongst colleagues and clients for her strong work ethic, pragmatic outlook and approachable nature
Nathan Ritchie, Director Development Services, City of Kalamunda
Nathan is a well-known industry leader and is passionate about shaping the positive growth of cities and creating highly functional places for the community.
Nathan began his career at the Shire of Toodyay as a Planning Officer in 2003. He has worked at the City of Swan, Private Consultancy, Development WA (State Government) and Penrith City Council (NSW) before commencing at the City of Kalamunda in April 2023, as the Director Development Services. During this time Nathan also served as the City’s Acting Chief Executive Officer for a period of five months. He holds Post Graduate qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning; Masters in Environmental Science, Masters in Business Administration, Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a CERT IV in Project Management, specialising in Property Development.
Most treasured - Nathan is a Life Member of the Local Government Planners Association.
David Doy, Manager Place Planning, Town of Victoria Park
David leads the Town of Victoria Park’s widely acclaimed Place Planning team and place approach. The Town’s Place Planning approach has tread new ground in centralising strategy and creating strategic programs of work, ensuring a place-led approach to outcomes that challenges age-old norms around discipline-led local governance.
David’s leads a multi-disciplinary team with skills in strategic town planning, landscape architecture, architecture, transport planning, events, urban design, economic development and data analysis. He also plays a critical role in the development of the Town’s capital works program, via the innovative Strategic Asset Advisory Group. In early July, David commenced as acting Chief Executive Officer at the Town.
Download the presentation here: LGPA Leafing by Example 2024 - Combined Presentation
