THE Shire of Mundaring says work to grow and protect tree canopy across the district is continuing through a range of local and state initiatives, alongside previously completed grant-funded projects.

According to the shire, the Urban Canopy Grant Program has concluded, with no remaining trees allocated under that funding stream.

The shire said the program delivered its intended outcomes, including targeted planting to increase canopy cover in areas identified as lacking vegetation, bringing it to its natural end.

The grant funding supported the growth of new canopy in targeted suburbs.

Previous programs such as the Urban Greening Grant Program targeted Greenmount and Swan View, where additional canopy was needed, contributing to local shade, cooling and habitat outcomes.

The shire said the Urban Canopy Grant Program formed part of a broader, ongoing approach to urban greening, which continues through planting programs, street tree management and environmental initiatives across both public and private land.

It said canopy work includes the planting and maintenance of street trees, management of reserves and support for residents to establish vegetation on their own properties.

Community-based initiatives also play a role, with residents encouraged to participate in planting and landcare activities aimed at improving local biodiversity and long-term canopy cover.

The shire also clarified that several tree-related initiatives currently operating in the area serve different purposes and are managed separately.

Management of the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB), a pest impacting tree health across parts of Perth, is led at a state level, with the Shire of Mundaring supporting response efforts and ongoing landscape management.

Separate to this, state-led rebate programs provide support for replacement trees where removals have occurred under biosecurity management, including assistance with planting and establishment.

The shire said these programs operate alongside its own local planting and maintenance work rather than replacing it.

It said maintaining and expanding tree canopy remains an ongoing priority, supported through planning measures, on-ground works and coordination with state agencies.

The shire said a combined approach across different programs and levels of government was important to support canopy protection, recovery and long-term environmental resilience across Mundaring.