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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Lower Portland, 2756
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Lower Portland, 2756 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Lower Portland, 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 Lower Portland?
The Hill Shire council does allow for the removal of trees in Lower Portland, NSW without council consent.
1) Is a perennial plant with a self-supporting woody stem 2) Is smaller than 6m in height 3) Has a spread less than 3m 4) Has a trunk diameter of more than 300mm measured at the base. 5) Within 3m of an Existing Approved Dwelling or Ancillary Structure 6) Dead or Dangerous Trees
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 Lower Portland, NSW under the local The Hill Shire Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- Box Elder
- Tree of Heaven
- Silk Tree
- Evergreen Alder
- Alexandara Palm
- Bangalow Palm
- Hackberry
- Fiddlewood
- Cotoneaster
- Pencil Pine
- Weeping Fig
- Indian Rubber Tree
- Honey Locust
- Kaffir Plum
- Norfolk Island Hibiscus
- Broad Leaved Privet
- Small Leaved Privet
- Oleander
- Wild Olive/African Olive
- Sweet Pittosporum
- Lombardy Poplar
- False Acacia/Black Locust
- Weeping Willow
- Umbrella Tree
- Brazilian Mastic
- Broadleaf Pepper Tree
- Cocos Palm
- Athel Tree
- Rhus Tree
- Leyland Cypress
- Trees of the following species may be pruned or removed
- without development consent if the height of the tree is
- less than 10m.
- Bunya Bunya Pine
- Hoop Pine
- Norfolk Island Pine
- Camphor Laurel
- Monterey Cypress
- Coral Tree
- Liquidambar
- White Cedar
- Monterey Pine/Radiata Pine
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Lower Portland, 2756 NSW?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Lower Portland, NSW. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
Pruning up to 10% per year is allowed without council permission
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Lower Portland
Certified arborist in the Lower Portland 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 Lower Portland, 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.
