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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Landsborough, 4550
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Landsborough, 4550 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Landsborough, QLD is $1,490 which is 3% cheaper than the national average of $1,530
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Do I need council approval for tree removal Landsborough?
Sunshine Coast Regional council does allow for the removal of trees in Landsborough, QLD without council consent.
Vegetation clearing can take place without an application if it is required for emergency works, where:- (i) a person honestly and reasonably believes that an immediate threat exists to life or property; (ii) no other lawful action is reasonably available to the person to avoid the immediate threat to life or property; (iii) no reasonable opportunity exists for an application to be made to clear the vegetation; and (iv) Council is advised in writing as soon as practicable after the action has been taken (v) Proximity Rule; Vegetation clearing within 3 metres of a lawful building or structure, unless the vegetation is otherwise required to be retained in accordance with a development approval What other trees can be removed without a permit? (i) a plant declared as a pest pursuant to the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002; (ii) a plant identified as a locally significant pest species in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area Pest Management Plan; or0 (iii) a plant which is otherwise an exotic species; provided that the clearing:- (i) is consistent with any current development approval that attaches to the land; (ii) does not involve the removal of vegetation on a heritage place identified on a Heritage and Character Areas Overlay Map; (iii) does not involve the removal of vegetation identified as character vegetation in a local plan; and (iv) does not result in the total clearing of an area of vegetation greater than 250m2
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 Landsborough, QLD under the local Sunshine Coast Regional Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- This council does not have any exempt trees species.
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Landsborough, 4550 QLD?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Landsborough, QLD. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
Lopping a tree by cutting or pruning its branches is allowed, provided that it does not involve:- (i) removing the tree’s trunk; or (ii) cutting or pruning the tree’s branches so severely that it is likely to die
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Landsborough
Certified arborist in the Landsborough 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 Landsborough, qld 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.
