Ben McInerney

Monash Council has regulations restricting the trimming and removal of certain trees in its Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO). Below I have outlined a summary of the regulations, so you can quickly determine whether you need a permit to remove your tree. If any tree falls outside these regulations or is an exempt species you may […]

Logan City Council has strict laws on tree removal if the tree in question is in a protected biodiversity zone. These three zones outlined below. If your tree is outside these zones you are safe to remove without a permit. There are also some exemptions that allow the removal of trees within the protection overlays […]

The cost of clearing your lot or land of trees will depend on the square acres or meters of land being cleared. It will also depend on how large the trees are, the number and the density. Access is also a factor. Steep blocks are always more difficult and more costly to clear. Your land […]

Can I cut a neighbor’s tree overhanging my yard? Yes, you can, but under certain conditions. There are two rules we are dealing with here. Do I need a permit from the council to trim a tree? Do I need permission from my neighbor to trim their tree? Let’s have a look at both. The […]

In short, you can trim a neighbor’s tree that is overhanging your property. But you need to make sure you are not breaking any tree maintenance says set out by your local council. All councils have a Tree Preservation Order which is a set of regulations about the trimming and removal of trees. In most […]

Councils in NSW protect certain trees against removal with laws outlined in their Tree Preservation Orders. Tree Preservation Orders is a document prepared by each local council that outlines the types of trees that can be removed and those which will need a permit from the council before tree removal can take place. Large fines […]

A tree’s base is essential to a tree’s survival because it contains critical parts of a tree’s transportation system. All the nutrients and water that the tree needs in order to survive and thrive have to pass through it. Therefore, any rotting that happens in this area is an understandable cause of concern. This is […]

You may have a gum tree in your yard currently shedding bark or with dead branches. Is this an early sign it is dying? You can tell a gum tree is dying if you notice signs like a crown die-bark, cracks on the trunk, too much deadwood, parched soil, weak, brown, or spotted leaves, and […]

Ku-ring-gai Council like all other councils in Sydney has certain rules when it comes to tree removal and pruning. There are lots of trees that can be removed without approval and pruning laws are quite flexible and generous. Below outlines when you won’t need approval for pruning and compelete removal of trees. No permit is […]

Many people mistake a dormant deciduous tree in winter for a dead tree. Looking at it from a distance can sometimes be hard to distinguish. It’s pretty easy to tell the difference between a dead and dormant tree, but doing a quick test or looking for some key signs is a surefire way to know. […]