CONCERNS about transparency around tree management at a Kalamunda development site were raised during public question time at a recent City of Kalamunda meeting.

A resident asked how tree removal and replacement were being managed, and what information was being provided to the community about those decisions.

In response, the city said tree management at development sites is generally the responsibility of the developer and is managed through subdivision approval conditions.

The city said replanting requirements are typically included as part of those approvals, with planting carried out at different stages of the development process.

It also noted that tree establishment can take time, depending on species selection and site conditions.

The exchange highlighted questions around how the process is communicated to residents, particularly in areas where development involves the removal of existing vegetation.

The development forms part of ongoing subdivision activity in the Kalamunda area, where clearing can occur as land is prepared for new housing.

Verge trees are commonly addressed through planning conditions, with developers required to meet council requirements before final approvals are granted.

The City of Kalamunda has been contacted for further comment.