All trees are protected, and to remove trees outside of council rules and guidelines is against the law. Every council has slightly different tree felling rules and regulations for example tree lopping in the Gold Coast can be done without council approval providing that the trees circumfrence is equal or greater than 40cm at 1.4 meters height. If removing trees greater in size than this, official council permission needs to sought for any tree lopping.
Tree Clearing on rural property is a slightly different matter when clearing trees on land that is greater than 8,000 square meters. In tree removal situations where you are unsure whether seeking council approval is needed, speak to your local council or a local aborist operating in your local area.
Here is a list of local qualified, tree surgeons. Click on the tree lopping company nearest you.
Tree and Stump Removal Melbourne
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Abiding by local council tree clearing rules is very important not only so you don’t fined but because several endangered habitats are under threat from threat from over clearing.
Tree surgery can be a difficult and dangerous process. Seeking council approval will help you determine the extent of the tree work to be carried out. An experienced arborist will also be able to guide you in the choices you make when choosing which trees to remove. Stump grinding is also usually a very common service carried out by tree loppers. Stump grinding and stump clearing does not require prior tree clearing approval.
If trying to find tree removal council approval forms and contacts, try doing an online search for ‘tree removal council approval’ followed by your council region. Most councils will post links to the tree permit forms on their websites.
A lot of people ask, ‘if a tree is dead can i remove it without approval?’
The answer is ‘No’ regardless whether a tree is dead or alive. The only time you can get a tree lopped is if it is under 40cm in circumference. All tree loppers will abide by this rule so before booking a tree surgeon make sure to measure the trees to be removed.
Another commonly asked question is “if my neighbors tree is hanging over can i remover their branches?”
The answer is “Yes” any branches that hang over your property can be removed. Any lopped branches from the tree can also be thrown onto you neighbors property. Any branches that come off the tree belong to your neighbor therefore it is their responsibility to dispose of any removed branches.
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