Ben McInerney

Can I remove a tree in Darebin without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree without a permit in Darebin, but under certain conditions outlined in their Tree Preservation Order (TPO). We have summarized these conditions below. Under what conditions? A permit is required to remove, destroy or lop any vegetation that […]

Can I remove a tree in Strathfield Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? A tree removal permit is not required when removing a tree; With a height less than four (4.0) metres or a girth less than half (0.5) metre measured at a point one (1.0) metres above […]

Can I remove a tree in Stonnington without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove some trees in Stonnington Council area without a permit, but under certain conditions. Below is a summary of the Councils Tree Preservation Order TPO. Under what conditions? A Significant Tree Work Permit must be obtained before a person removes, […]

Can I remove a tree in Holroyd without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree in Holroyd without a council permit, but only under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree may be removed without council permission if the tree; Any trees (including palms) whether indigenous, endemic or exotic which have a […]

Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]

The Government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is proposing a program that would entail that a tree is planted for everyone that is cut down. Property owners who do not want to plant another tree could pay a fee which will be used to generate the growing of trees on public land. Due to […]

Finding a quality arborist in Canberra who is al well priced can be a minefield.  You need a professional who is qualified in Arboriculture and understands the Australian standards for maintaining trees. Before going into the steps to find and hire a great arborist in Canberra, I suggest you learn the typical price range of […]

The Tree Protection Act 2005 is a law that protects trees with exceptional qualities in Australia. Each state has a responsibility to protect the trees in it. The law was set up to protect urban forests at risk of degradation and destruction. It also intends to protect urban forests that enhance or protect the heritage […]

It seems like every year, there is another storm that sweeps down the coast, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. The aftermath can be a disaster, with trees falling over power lines, homes and cars. You can do quite a few things to prevent your tree from being the next victim and leaving […]

If this is your first time hiring a Newcastle arborist, then there are a few things you should know. Firstly not all tree services are arborists. In fact, there is an alarming number who are not even qualified. So how do they get away with it? The arborist industry in Australia is largely unregulated. In […]