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.
Can I remove a tree in Fairfield Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? Trees can be removed without council consent if they: Have a height of less than 4 metres, the spread of less than 3 metres, a trunk A Diameter less than 75mm measured 1 metre above […]
Can I remove a tree in Darebin without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree without a permit in Darebin, but under certain conditions outlined in their Tree Preservation Order (TPO). We have summarized these conditions below. Under what conditions? A permit is required to remove, destroy or lop any vegetation that […]
Can I remove a tree in Strathfield Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? A tree removal permit is not required when removing a tree; With a height less than four (4.0) metres or a girth less than half (0.5) metre measured at a point one (1.0) metres above […]
Can I remove a tree in Stonnington without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove some trees in Stonnington Council area without a permit, but under certain conditions. Below is a summary of the Councils Tree Preservation Order TPO. Under what conditions? A Significant Tree Work Permit must be obtained before a person removes, […]
Can I remove a tree in Holroyd without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree in Holroyd without a council permit, but only under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree may be removed without council permission if the tree; Any trees (including palms) whether indigenous, endemic or exotic which have a […]
Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]
The Tree Protection Act 2005 is a law that protects trees with exceptional qualities in Australia. Each state has a responsibility to protect the trees in it. The law was set up to protect urban forests at risk of degradation and destruction. It also intends to protect urban forests that enhance or protect the heritage […]
Councils are responsible for trees that are planted on public land. These trees can sometimes be a nuisance or a danger, especially when they overhang your property. The question is can you ask the council to cut back these trees? Yes, you can ask the Council to cut back trees that are growing on public […]
Removing trees without obtaining a permit from your council in Australia is illegal. Permits are required to cut trees even if they belong to you, and there are hefty fines for being cheeky and removing a tree without approval. You can obtain a tree removal permit application form from the relevant department or online portal […]
Tree removal in Kingston VIC is regulated by the council to maintain the current canopy cover of large trees in the region. They have some easy-to-follow rules so you can quickly identify if your tree needs a permit to remove or if you can just go ahead. See below for details. Can I remove a […]
