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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Greenwich, 2065

Updated: 21 October 2021

The cost of tree removal in Greenwich, 2065 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.

The average tree removal cost in Greenwich, NSW is $1,254 which is 9.06% expensive than the national average of $1,150.

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Do I need council approval for tree removal Greenwich?

Lane Cove council does allow for the removal of trees in Greenwich, NSW without council consent.

Trees can be removed without council permit if;

1) Tree having a height not exceeding 4 metres and a trunk diameter not
greater than 150mm (measured at 1 metre above the ground.

2) Pruning of dead branches. Council encourages that such pruning works
are undertaken by a qualified Arborist necessary and in accordance with Australian Standards.

3) Pruning of tree branches that are within 2 metres of electric powerlines as required
by State Legislation (Cundertaken by a qualified Arborist)

4) Pruning or removal of fruit trees and flowering fruit trees.

5) Pruning and reshaping of Cypress Pines, but not greater than 10 % of whole canopy

6) Pruning or removal of Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp) with a height less than 6 metres

7) Pruning or removal of any tree of a tree species that has been declared a noxious plant
in the Lane Cove local government area under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993

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 Greenwich, NSW under the local Lane Cove Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Tree of Heaven Cotoneaster Camphor Laurel (less than 6 metres in height only) Rubber Tree Crepe Myrtle (less than 6 metres in height only) Umbrella Tree Cocos Palm African Olive

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Greenwich, 2065 NSW?

Pruning can be carried out on trees in Greenwich, NSW. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:

Tree removal is possible without council approval if;

1) Any vegetation more than 5m tall on the site of a heritage item.
2) Any other tree with: a height of 10m, or a crown width of 10m, or a trunk circumference of 1.5m
measured at 1m above ground level (existing).
3) Trees that are declared to be dead or dying as confirmed by an appropriately qualified arborist.
4) Pruning of deadwood from a tree.
5) Noxious weeds as prescribed by the Noxious Weeds Act, 1993.

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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Greenwich

Certified arborist in the Greenwich 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 Greenwich, 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.