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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Sefton, 2162

Updated: 21 October 2021

The cost of tree removal in Sefton, 2162 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.

The average tree removal cost in Sefton, 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 Sefton?

Bankstown council does allow for the removal of trees in Sefton, NSW without council consent.

Prune or remove plants declared a Noxious Weed under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993;

1) Prune or remove dead trees
2) Prune or remove dangerous trees
3) Prune or remove recognised horticultural varieties of trees grown for fruit production;
4) Removal or any exempt tree

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 Sefton, NSW under the local Bankstown Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Cootamundra Wattle Queensland Silver Wattle Golden Wattle Tree of Heaven Bamboo Hackberry Camphor Laurel Lemon Tree Mandarin Tree Orange Tree Grapefruit Tree Loquat Tree Coral Tree Eucalyptus nicholii Willow Gum Rubber Tree Honey Locust Broad-leaf Privet Narrow-leaf Privet Liquidambar Apple Tree Mango Tree Mulberry Tree African Olive Canary Island Date Palm Bamboo Pine Trees Poplars

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Sefton, 2162 NSW?

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

Prune or remove plants declared a Noxious Weed under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993;

1) Prune or remove dead trees
2) Prune or remove dangerous trees
3) Prune or remove recognised horticultural varieties of trees grown for fruit production;
4) Selective pruning of up to a total of 10% of the crown

Crown Maintenance:
- Deadwooding
- Crown thinning
- Selective pruning
- Crown Modification:

Reduction pruning
- Crown lifting
- Remedial pruning
- Line clearance

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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Sefton

Certified arborist in the Sefton 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 Sefton, 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.