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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Ashfield, 2131
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Ashfield, 2131 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Ashfield, NSW is $1,632 which is 7% expensive than the national average of $1,530
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Do I need council approval for tree removal Ashfield?
Ashfield council does allow for the removal of trees in Ashfield, NSW without council consent.
Removal of any tree is allowed to be carried out without a permit if; 1) Dead dying or diseased trees 2) Fruit trees 3) Electricial line clearance 4) Weeds (See nation weed list) 5) Dangerous trees 6) Hedges 7) Building clearance 8) Tress that are smaller than 4m in height
You can download an application form by going here
Are there certain trees exempt from above rules?
Some local councils have a list of tree species that are exempt from any limitations on removal as they are considered a pest. In Ashfield, NSW under the local Ashfield Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- Box Alder
- Evergreen Alder
- Bamboo (all species)
- Celtis australis Hackberry
- Nettle tree
- European Nettle Tree
- Camphor laurel (not in onservation area)
- Camphorwood
- Leyland Cypress
- Cotoneaster (all species)
- Coral tree None
- Eucalyptus nicholii
- Rubber tree
- Liquidmbar
- Oleander
- African and European Olive
- Poplar (all species)
- Umbrella trees
- Willow (all species)
- Cocos Palm
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Ashfield, 2131 NSW?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Ashfield, NSW. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
Please refer to the above information on tree removal as it also applys to pruning
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Ashfield
Certified arborist in the Ashfield and surrounding areas need to all abide by the Australian standards when carrying out tree management work.
These standards include:
AS 4373:2007 - Pruning of amenity trees
AS 4970-2009 - Protection of trees on development sites
How do I apply for council approval?
If you do in fact need council approval before proceeding, you will need to fill in a tree removal application form which can be found on your local councils website. Normally there will be a small fee you will need to pay upon application.
You can download an application form by going here
Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from the council for Ashfield, nsw come out to inspect your tree. They will then give their recommendation on whether the tree should be removed or if a tree prune/ lop might be better.
Author: Ben McInerney is a qualified arborist with over 15 years of industry experience. He uses his in-depth knowledge of the tree service industry to give readers to most accurate information on tree service costs and helps to educate them about the benefits of using a certified arborist for tree trimming and removal work.
