Approximately 87 trees were removed along Southbank Boulevard at the beginning of the project.
Approximately 400 new trees were planted over the course of the project as part of the roadwork and new public open space areas, meeting City of Melbourne’s biodiversity and urban forest targets.
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There has been a transition from a predominantly London plane tree (Platanus X acerifolia) streetscape to a diverse tree scape including deciduous and evergreen tree species with a rich understorey planting.