Tree and vegetation approval - Townsville City Council - Queensland

Description

You will need this approval if you intend to clear or work near protected trees and vegetation on private property. Protected vegetation includes trees and vegetation which are native to Australia.

Your local council may have specific restrictions on interference with significant trees, which includes undertaking works nearby. Significant trees might have cultural, historical or horticultural significance, have large trunk diameter or form part of a canopy.

You will require a state government clearing permit if you intend to clear or work near:

  • protected trees and vegetation on public property
  • remnant vegetation from a private property (remnant vegetation refers to areas of intact or untouched native vegetation or bushland).

All marine plants, such as mangroves, are protected under state legislation.

Service type

Licence

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

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please contact the council for more information.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2009 Queensland

Lodgement process

Lodge

Your local council may ask you to provide supporting documents and images along with your application for approval.

If you are issued with approval, your local council may ask you to complete an online declaration of compliance for approved works to protected vegetation.

Administering agency

Townsville City Council

Contact details

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