The removal of trees from private property in Australia needs to follow strict guidelines as outlined by each Council’s Tree Preservation Orders TPO’s. We have an extensive list of each Council’s TPO and a summary of which trees you may and may not remove without direct approval from the Council.
Brisbane City Council has strict laws in relation to the removal and pruning of local trees. There are 4 separate categories of vegetation laws under the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL) make it easier for residents to understand whether they can remove their trees in Brisbane legally or not easier, but I’m still scratching […]
Gosford and Wyong Councils amalgamated several years back to create an all-encompassing Central Coast Council. Upon amalgamation they have updated the way they protect trees making it little bit harder to remove trees on the central coast. Below is a summary of what trees you can remove without needing to apply for a permit and […]
Nearly all councils in Australia require property owners to obtain a permit before removing trees on their property. However, there are a few exemptions here and there based on local council-level or state-level tree protection laws. You don’t need the approval to remove dangerous trees or young trees less than 3 meters high, palm trees […]
Trees in Australia are protected on a state and local council level. These laws and protected trees are outlined in your local council’s Tree Preservation Order or TPO. Trees in Australia are also protected by the Tree Protection Act 2005. It establishes a register of protected trees classified as regulated and registered trees. Trees are […]
