Tree Removal QLD by Suburb
Last updated: 20 August 2023
Jump straight to the city or suburb you live in and find out about local tree removal laws for free, including any exemptions that may apply.
Find your way around this page by clicking on a specific location like "Logan” or “Chermside".
- Aroona
- Bald Knob
- Balmoral Ridge
- Battery Hill
- Beerburrum
- Beerwah
- Bells Creek
- Birtinya
- Bokarina
- Bribie Island North
- Buddina
- Caloundra
- Caloundra West
- Cambroon
- Conondale
- Coochin Creek
- Crohamhurst
- Curramore
- Currimundi
- Diamond Valley
- Dicky Beach
- Elaman Creek
- Glass House Mountains
- Glenview
- Golden Beach
- Harper Creek
- Kings Beach
- Landsborough
- Little Mountain
- Maleny
- Meridan Plains
- Minyama
- Moffat Beach
- Mooloolah Valley
- Mount Mellum
- North Maleny
- Palmview
- Parrearra
- Peachester
- Pelican Waters
- Reesville
- Shelly Beach
- Warana
- Witta
- Wootha
- Wurtulla
- Alexandra Headland
- Belli Park
Do I need a permit to remove the tree in my yard?
You can also find this tree removal laws information online at any one of your QLD’s council websites and search for their “Tree Preservation Order” (TPO).
Some councils might require permits but others won’t; it all depends on how big the tree is, how close to your house it is, what the local pest species are and what kind of coverage of canopy your local council is looking to achieve.
You can also jump directly to info on the main QLD councils here:
- Brisbane Council Tree Laws
- Gold Coast Council Tree Laws
- Ipswitch Council Tree Laws
- Logan Council Tree Laws
- Moreton Bay Council Tree Laws
- Redland Council Council Tree Laws
What trees are exempt from needing a permit?
In most cases, the below trees will not need a permit to remove them. However, it's always best to check with your local council as they may have different guidelines:
- Dead trees
- Fallen trees
- A tree within 3m of the foundations of your home
- Trees smaller than 3m in height
- Invasive species
The average price ranges from $625 to $4,560 and the average price's far this year is $1,490.
