Stirling Park improvements (Gurubang Dhawura)

The National Capital Authority (NCA) removed approximately 600 pine trees from Stirling Park, Yarralumla, after the plantation was identified as being in decline and posing a safety risk to visitors.

The condition of the trees had deteriorated over several years, particularly following a period of dry seasonal conditions. As the plantation continued to decline, removal was necessary to manage public safety risks and support the long-term health of the landscape.

Following the removal works, the site was prepared for revegetation with locally native species. In May 2020, the NCA partnered with Friends of Grasslands, the Yarralumla Residents Association and Greening Australia to plant 300 native shrubs and grasses on the former plantation site.

The project marked the beginning of the site's transition to a more resilient native landscape and helped extend the Box Gum Woodland habitat associated with the adjacent Stirling Ridge.

For more information, see the project's Q&A sheet.