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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Liberty Grove, 2138

Updated: 21 October 2021

The cost of tree removal in Liberty Grove, 2138 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.

The average tree removal cost in Liberty Grove, 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 Liberty Grove?

Canada Bay council does allow for the removal of trees in Liberty Grove, NSW without council consent.

(a) The tree has a height less than, four (4) metres;
(b) The tree has a trunk girth less than, 500mm at any point; or
(c) The tree was dead or that the works were limited to the removal of dead branches;
(d) The tree was one of the following exempt species
(e) The tree is a declared noxious weed in the local government area of the City of Canada Bay
under the Noxious Weed Act 1993.
(f) The tree works were limited to the maintenance of a minimum clearance of five hundred (500)
millimetres from domestic service leads as specified by Energy Australia, provided that the works
were carried out by a qualified or experienced Arborist or Tree surgeon, in accordance with the
Australian Standards for the Pruning of Amenity Trees AS 4373-1996.

Except if the tree is a cycad or mangrove, irrespective of its dimensions, except with the express written consent from the Council.

Camphor Laurel or Liquidambar where the outside edge of the trunk of such tree is located within 3 metres
of any single storey dwelling (not being an out building eg. Garage, carport, shed, etc).

A fruit tree grown for the purposes of fruit or fodder production except Lilly Pilly
and Blueberry Ash.

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 Liberty Grove, NSW under the local Canada Bay Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Evergreen Alder Bamboo Sugarberry sykesii Indian Coral crista-galli Coral Tree Rubber Tree Privet Oleander African olive Poplar Willow Umbrella Trees Queen / Cocos Palm Rhus Tree Camphor Laurel Liquidambar

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Liberty Grove, 2138 NSW?

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

Please refer to the above rules for tree removal as they also apply to pruning.

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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Liberty Grove

Certified arborist in the Liberty Grove 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 Liberty Grove, 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.