Public Trees

A tree, shrub, grass or any other vegetation located on public land is protected by the Local Government Act 1993. Residents are not permitted to carry out pruning or removal of any Council street trees, or trees and any other managed vegetation within a nature strip, public reserve or park. The removal and/or pruning of any tree and/or vegetation without approval from Council is a breach of the Local Government Act 1993 and penalties may apply.

• Pruning or removal for dropping of leaves, bark, sticks, flowers, fruit and sap
• Pruning or removal to reduce sap and/or bird or bat droppings on cars or dwellings.
• Unsubstantiated fear of large trees.
• The removal of sound healthy trees to improve access to solar energy. Where tree pruning may improve solar capture capacity, Council may consider these requests on an individual merit.
• Bush fire hazard control which has not been approved by Rural or NSW Fire Brigades.
• Prune for aesthetic purposes.