Removing a tree in the Boroondara Council region has become noticeably more complicated since its 2017 Community Plan identified the protection and increase of canopy tree cover on private as its priority. This objective came in response to a 2016 canopy cover assessment which found that despite an overall increase of canopy cover in the municipality since 2006, canopy cover on private land had fallen.
Removing a tree in the City of Casey is complicated by a number of factors; the size and variation of the landscape, the Council’s goal of increasing tree coverage; the expansive register of significant trees and the obscurity of the guidelines on the Council’s website. Read more
Before you think about removing a tree in the Knox City Council region make sure you have familiarised yourself with the local rules and regulations, for the planning controls implemented to protect vegetation and trees are enforced and the penalties for violating these controls can be harsh. Read more
If you want to avoid a fine from the council, then learning a bit about the tree removal and pruning process in the city of Monash is helpful. While the cost of cutting down a tree, lopping its branches or even applying for a planning permit might seem expensive, those costs are very cheap compared to the fines for breaking the law. This helpful guide will cover topics such as dealing with overhanging branches, removing native trees, applying for permits, understanding overlays, hiring a tree surgeon and more. Read on if you want to start the process of removing or pruning your private trees the right way.
