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Approval to Undertake Works on or Around a Protected Tree on Private Land - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this approval if you intend to undertake an activity on or around a protected tree on private land.

A tree on private land is a protected tree if it:

  • 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 registered tree
  • is a remnant tree located in a future urban area, or an area that is the subject of an estate development plan
  • is a dead native tree with a circumference of 1.88 metres or more at 1.4 metres above natural ground level
  • was planted in the last 5 years as part of a Canopy Contribution Agreement.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

You will need the written consent of the tree owner (leaseholder of the land the tree is located on).

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

There are no fees associated with the submission of a Tree Activity Application.

Forms

Act(s) name

Urban Forest Act 2023 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Urban Forest Regulation 2023 Australian Capital Territory

Additional information

 

 

 

 

Administering agency

Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.