Tree Removal Permit Canberra

Do you have a tree on your property in Canberra that you want to remove or heavily pruned? Make sure you contact a tree expert first, as you could receive a fine if you remove a tree you that is protected by the Tree Protection Act 2005.

 

Transport Canberra and City Services

In the ACT, trees that meet certain criteria they are regulated.

The local government manages hundreds of thousands of trees to keep our open spaces green. This maintenance includes tree removal, tree planting and tree pruning.

If you are unsure about either planting a tree or removing one, you should contact the local government’s Tree Protection Unit to apply for approval. This service is free of charge and usually takes about a month.

You can also get in touch with us at Canopy The Tree Experts, as we have been in the business for years and will be able to advise you on how to apply for a tree removal permit.

Many of the trees you will find on leased land are protected and so if you damage or remove these trees without approval you could face a fine.

If a tree is meets one of the following criteria it is considered regulated:

  • is 8 metres or taller
  • has a canopy 8 metres or wider
  • has a trunk circumference of 1 metre or more at 1.4 metres above natural ground level
  • is a dead native tree on leased land that at 1.4 metres above natural ground level has a trunk circumference of at least 1.88 metres
  • was planted in the last 5 years as part of a canopy contribution agreement

 

 

Tree removal reports from Canopy The Tree Experts

If you want advice on a tree you are interested in removing, we are happy to come to you and give you a full report.

This report will cover:

– A thorough inspection of the tree
– A hazard and risk assessment
– Guidance on how to apply for a tree removal permit (if necessary)

We can also carry out any other assessment we deem fit, such as a disease diagnosis or a soil analysis.

Servicing Canberra and the wider area, including Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Bungendore, Yass, Harden, Young, Gunning, Gundaroo and Cootamundra., we are able to come to you and assist with a tree removal application and all related processes. Contact us today for more information about tree removal permits Canberra-wid

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