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Pruning or removing a tree on private property
Before you prune or remove any remnant tree, you should find out whether it is protected by legislation.
You may face prosecution and enforcement action if you breach the Whittlesea Planning Scheme by removing native vegetation.
Removing trees on your private property
In many cases, you will need a planning permit to remove native trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses, so you should first check with our Planning Department by calling 9217 2236.
The Whittlesea Planning Scheme contains a number of exemptions where you don’t need a permit, for example, to remove:
vegetation around your rural property for protection from bushfire
previously planted (rather than native) vegetation
Our staff can advise you to what extent these and other exemptions relate to your land.作者: hanjuju 时间: 10-1-2014 14:31
