The removal of trees from private property in Australia needs to follow strict guidelines as outlined by each Council’s Tree Preservation Orders TPO’s. We have an extensive list of each Council’s TPO and a summary of which trees you may and may not remove without direct approval from the Council.
Logan City Council has strict laws on tree removal if the tree in question is in a protected biodiversity zone. These three zones outlined below. If your tree is outside these zones you are safe to remove without a permit. There are also some exemptions that allow the removal of trees within the protection overlays […]
Councils in NSW protect certain trees against removal with laws outlined in their Tree Preservation Orders. Tree Preservation Orders is a document prepared by each local council that outlines the types of trees that can be removed and those which will need a permit from the council before tree removal can take place. Large fines […]
Ku-ring-gai Council like all other councils in Sydney has certain rules when it comes to tree removal and pruning. There are lots of trees that can be removed without approval and pruning laws are quite flexible and generous. Below outlines when you won’t need approval for pruning and compelete removal of trees. No permit is […]
Knox Councils rules for tree removal in their governing area is about as clear as mud. The information on the subject is either limited or contradictory. One thing is for sure they are serious about protecting trees within their area, which means if you want to remove or prune any tree, you are best-contacting the […]
If you want to remove a tree, you need to give a reason to council for removal. Dropping leaves or blocking drains is not a valid reason. Some of the good reasons to remove a tree include if the tree is dead/ dying, if it is dangerous, fire hazard, damaging your home foundations or when […]
The Gold Coast Council has a Vegetation Management Code which is a set of laws that regulates the pruning and removal of trees on private property. These regulations outline which trees you will need a permit for before pruning or removal and which are exempt from needing a permit. A summary of those rules and […]
Trees on private property can need removal for several reasons, but you need to be careful before you start to make sure it is legal to do so. Depending on your local council rules, you may need a permit to cut a tree on your property. In most cases, dead trees, fallen trees or trees […]
Council trees are trees on public land and cannot be touched unless the council has specifically permitted you to do so. To trim a council tree, you will first need to get permission from the Council by applying for a permit. In most cases, they will ask what the issue is and get their tree […]
Can I remove a tree in Dandenong without a permit? Yes, you can remove a tree in Dandenong Council without a council permit, but under certain conditions. Those conditions have been outlined in the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) which we have summarized below. Under what conditions? You can remove a tree if it is: Dead […]
Can I remove a tree in Canberra Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions, you can remove a tree in Canberra without permission. Under what conditions? You will need to apply for council approval if; is 8 metres or taller has a canopy 8 metres or wider has a trunk circumference of […]
