If you have a query about the management of trees on public land in your neighbourhood you should contact us. A copy of the resoulution of the Strata committee should also be attached. The maximum penalty in the Land and Environment Court of NSW is $1.1 million plus orders, for each tree or offence. In the case of rental properties or multi-unit dwellings, consent of the Strata Management must be obtained prior to making an application to Council to remove the tree. destruction of vegetation, lopping or otherwise remove of a substantial part of the vegetation. Damage caused by trees. Sign up to our Weekly eNews and get all the local news delivered to your inbox. A Tree Preservation Order is made by the Council to protect specific trees or woodland from deliberate damage. Tree Pruning Application 2019. Protected trees Trees are protected in one of two ways, either by having a Tree Preservation Order (PDF 92KB) (TPO) or if the trees are within a conservation area. HS2 is responsible for planting around 350 trees on the land it owns. Substantial penalties and legal costs have been awarded to the Council for offences for unauthorised pruning and removal of trees. Substantial penalties and legal costs have been awarded to the Council for offences for unauthorised pruning and removal of trees. The Council launched a new initiative in August 2020 to help residents, schools and community groups plant more trees by offering 15,000 free tree saplings to everyone based in Northumberland. In the case of rental properties or multi-unit dwellings, consent of the Strata Management must be obtained prior to making an application to Council to prune the tree. You will NOT need to submit a separate application for tree removal if tree removal is proposed as part of a Development Application for the construction of a building, swimming pool or other ancillary structures. Information collected in this form will be used to complete your request and to help us improve our service delivery to you. Trees are a significant natural resource and contribute to the amenity and character of Strathfield Local Government Area. But a tree in a garden, or other private land, is the responsibility of the owner. Pruning, control and eradication or removal of trees, which are listed as noxious weeds by the Department of Primary Industries for the Strathfield Local Government Area. Our corporate tree team deals with Trees on council land. Council is committed to maintenance and enhancement of its green canopy. Apply to carry out works on trees. You will need our permission before you do any work to a TPO tree. Where the vegetation is native, clearing includes shrubs, ground covers or wetland plants. 1. Council does not maintain trees on private property. We will also deal with trees situated within the public highway, adjacent to the road or on roadside verges. The Courts can impose heavy fines or even imprisonment if work is done without permission on a tree covered by a TPO. Removal of dead branches from a tree in accordance with AS 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees. To report an urgent or public safety issue, phone Council on 07 3403 8888. Council is continuing to monitor the evolving situation with COVID-19. They are also responsible for a number of other services including recreation grounds, parks, play areas, burial grounds and allotments within their parishes. Hide this message. Failing to plant, protect or care for a tree which is required to be planted, protected or cared for as a condition of consent. If anyone wants to prune any part of the tree or cut it down, however, they usually need to get our written permission first. Find out more about protected trees The work must be done from your own property. 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