Tree Protection

The removal of trees and native vegetation is regulated by the Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation (LMBC) reforms by the NSW Government in 2017. This legislation details what is required to be considered when an applicant is seeking the removal of a single tree, through to clearing areas of native vegetation on land zoned rural.

Trees adjacent to heritage items or within heritage conservation areas have additional protections and advice should be sought from Council.

Approval to damage or remove trees on land zoned urban is required: Tree Assessment Application form

Tree Management Strategy outlines Council’s management strategies for trees on public land.