Canberra's urban trees receive global recognition

Canberra has been recognised for its management of urban trees, like the ones along Torrens Street, Braddon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra has been declared an international tree city of the world, joining 138 cities recognised around the world for their leadership in managing urban trees.

City Services Minister Chris Steel welcomed the recognition, and said the capital's trees were one of the things that gave the city its special character.