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Priority Tree Services provide amongst other tree care services, stump grinding, tree removal and tree pruning (sometimes referred to as tree lopping), as well as consultancy by qualified arborists within the Lane Cove Council area. Lane Cove Council covers the following suburbs:

Below is a brief overview of the Tree Preservation Order within Lane Cove Council. Please note this document should be used as a guide only.

To view complete Tree Preservation Order for this council please CLICK HERE.

Lane Cove Councils Tree Preservation Order allows for the following work to be carried out without consent or permission:

1. All trees less than 4 metres in height and a trunk diameter less than 150mm
2. Pruning of dead branches
3. Pruning of branches that are within 2 metres of electric powerlines
4. Pruning and removal of fruit trees and flowering fruit trees (Prunus sp, Malus sp, Citrus sp)
5. Pruning and reshaping of Cypress Pines not greater than 10% of whole canopy
6. Pruning and removal of Crepe Myrtle with a height less than 6m.
7. Tree species that have been declared a noxious plant for the Lane Cove Municipality under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993

Exempt tree species within Lane Cove Council are as follows:

The Tree Preservation Order exemption list does not apply to the following:

1. Any tree, whether indigenous, or exotic which has
   i) a height exceeding 4 metres, and
   ii) a trunk diameter greater than 150mm (measured at 1 metre above the ground).
2. Trees in bushland which are not subject to an approved plan of management.

This Tree Preservation Order prohibits the ringbarking, cutting down, topping, lopping, removing, injuring or wilful destruction of any tree within the local government area of Lane Cove having a height greater than 4 metres and a diameter greater than 150 millimetres (measured at 1 metre above the ground) excepting where the consent of Council is first obtained.

Tree Preservation Order – click here

Application Form – click here

Fact Sheet Download – click here

Priority Tree Services provide amongst other tree care services, stump grinding, tree removal and tree pruning (sometimes referred to as tree lopping), as well as consultancy by qualified arborists within the Mosman Council area. Mosman Council covers the following suburbs:

Below is a brief overview of the Tree Preservation Order within Mosman Shire Council. Please note this document should be used as a guide only.

To view complete Tree Preservation Order for this council please CLICK HERE.

Mosman Councils Tree Preservation Order allows for the following work to be carried out without consent or permission:

1. Prune or remove a tree or shrub less than 5 metres in height (or in the case of heritage conservation areas, less than 2 metres in height); or which has a circumference of less than 450 millimetres measured 300 millimetres above ground level.
2. Remove dead trees or dead wood from trees
3. Prune or remove a tree that has been declared a noxious plant under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993.
4. Remove a tree that poses an imminent hazard to a person or property and there has been visual and written evidence recorded by a qualified professional arborist which justifies the action taken.
5. Prune or remove any tree that is harbouring fruit fly as confirmed and recorded in writing by a suitably qualified professional.

Exempt tree species within Mosman Council are as follows:

The Tree Preservation Order exemption list does not apply to the following:

1. Any tree that has a height of 5 metres or more (or in the case of heritage conservation areas are 2 metres or more in height).
2. Any tree with a circumference of 450 millimetres or more measured 300 millimetres above ground level.
3. Any tree ferns (Cyathea australis & Cyathea cooperi) with a height of 2 metres or more.
4. All vegetation (dead or alive) on Council Land.

Tree Preservation Order – click here

Application Form – click here

Fact Sheet Download – click here

Priority Tree Services provide amongst other tree care services, stump grinding, tree removal and tree pruning (sometimes referred to as tree lopping), as well as consultancy by qualified arborists within the Parramatta City Council area. Parramatta City Council covers the following suburbs:

Below is a brief overview of the Tree Preservation Order within Parramatta City Council. Please note this document should be used as a guide only.

To view complete Tree Preservation Order for this council please CLICK HERE.

Parramatta City Councils Tree Preservation Order allows for the following work to be carried out without consent or permission:

1. Removal of a tree which is dead or the removal of dead branches;
2. Removal of a species that has been declared a noxious plant under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993;
3. Removal of a species referred to in the Order’s List of Unsuitable Trees (listed below);
4. Removal of a species Populus spp. – Poplar, Salix spp. – Willow, Cinnamomum camphora – Camphor Laurel and Liquidambar styraciflua of such tree is located within 5 metres of any sewer, single storey dwelling or commercial building (not being an out building)* (*see TPO for specifications)
5. Removal of a fruit tree or tree grown for the purpose of fruit or fodder production except Acmena spp. – Lilly Pilly, Syzygium spp. – Lilly Pilly and Elaeocarpus spp. – Blueberry Ash;
6. Any tree on public land as defined as ‘Bushland’ by State Environmental Planning Policy No 19 (see TPO for specifications)
7. Any species of mistletoe or parasitic plant being removed from any part of a tree to ameliorate the affects upon the tree of such a parasite.

Exempt tree species within Parramatta City Council are as follows:

The Tree Preservation Order exemption list does not apply to the following:

1. Any tree or palm, whether indigenous, endemic, exotic or introduced species which has a height equal to or exceeding 5 metres, not being a cycad palm or mangrove
2. Any cycad or mangrove irrespective of dimensions, or
3. Any bushland.

Tree Preservation Order – click here

Application Form – click here

Fact Sheet Download –click here

Priority Tree Services provide amongst other tree care services, stump grinding, tree removal and tree pruning (sometimes referred to as tree lopping), as well as consultancy by qualified arborists within the Pittwater Council area. Pittwater Council covers the following suburbs:

Below is a brief overview of the Tree Preservation Order within Pittwater Council. Please note this document should be used as a guide only.

To view complete Tree Preservation Order for this council please CLICK HERE.

Pittwater Councils Tree Preservation Order allows for the following work to be carried out without consent or permission:

1. Remove a declared noxious weed or tree listed in the exempt species table.
2. Prune a tree by up to 10% of the foliage area within a period of not less than 12 months since any prior pruning
3. Remove any tree harbouring fruit fly or grown for its edible frui, except Acmena, Syzigium and Elaeocarpus species.
4. Tree works of which an order or permit has been issued under the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Exempt tree species within Hornsby Shire Council are as follows:

The Tree Preservation Order exemption list does not apply to the following:

1. Any tree or shrub, whether endemic, exotic or introduced species larger than 3 metres in height or a canopy spread greater than 5 metres.
2. Any mangrove irrespective of dimensions or cycad
3. Pruning a tree by greater than 10% of the foliage area
4. Removing any tree not otherwise listed in the exempt species table
5. Substantially altering the soil level around the trunk or within three (3) meters of the trunk of a tree.

Council MAY consider granting consent to remove a tree where:

1. A tree is diseased or dying,
2. A tree is causing, or is likely to cause substantial property damage (to houses building etc).
3. A tree is significantly misshapen or causing substantial overshadowing.

Tree Preservation Order – click here

Application Form – click here

Fact Sheet Download – click here

Priority Tree Services provide amongst other tree care services, stump grinding, tree removal and tree pruning (sometimes referred to as tree lopping), as well as consultancy by qualified arborists within the Ryde City Council area. Ryde City Council covers the following suburbs:

Below is a brief overview of the Tree Preservation Order within Ryde City Council. Please note this document should be used as a guide only.

To view complete Tree Preservation Order for this council please CLICK HERE.

Ryde City Councils Tree Preservation Order allows for the following work to be carried out without consent or permission: (However, Council must be notified, in writing, a minimum of 7 working days prior to the proposed commencement of works. A “Notice of Intent” form is available, from Council’s Customer service locations including the Internet site, for this advice to Council. Works should not commence until receipt of the written permit from Council).Trees that are within 3m of an approved detached building and any associated building, as measured from the outside of the tree, at 1.4m from the ground.

1. The removal of dead or dying tree/s, as long as the trees are not a threatened species habitat.
2. Tree(s) posing an immediate danger, e.g. after a storm.
3. Tree(s) that have been declared noxious weeds in the local government area of the City of Ryde under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 or an undesirable species
4. Tree(s) that require pruning in accordance with the Electricity Supply Act 1995 and
5. the Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001.

Exempt tree species within Ryde City Council are as follows:

The Tree Preservation Order exemption list does not apply to the following:

1. Any tree, whether on private or public land (land owned or under the care, control and management of the City of Ryde), with a height greater than 5 metres and a trunk circumference of 450mm at 1.4 metres above ground level.
2. Native vegetation within defined “Urban Bushland” (refer to map).
3. Trees which are prominent or have landmark qualities due to their height, size, position and age.
4. Trees which are part of an important wildlife habitat, refuge or corridor.
5. Native bushland subject to controls under State Environmental Planning Policy 19.
6. Trees on the City of Ryde Significant Tree Register.

Tree Preservation Order – click here

Application Form – click here

Fact Sheet Download – click here

Woollahra Council Tree Preservation Order

Priority Tree Services provide amongst other tree care services, stump grinding, tree removal and tree pruning (sometimes referred to as tree lopping), as well as consultancy by qualified arborists within the Woollahra Council area. Woollahra Council covers the following suburbs:

Below is a brief overview of the Tree Preservation Order within Woollahra Council. Please note this document should be used as a guide only.

To view complete Tree Preservation Order for this council please CLICK HERE.

Woollahra Councils Tree Preservation Order allows for the following work to be carried out without consent or permission:

1. The tree is “Dead”
2. The tree is “Dangerous”, posing an imminent danger to property or life. (Level 5 Arborist report must be provided prior to removal)
3. Pruning of dead branches from a tree
4. Selective pruning of branches no larger than 50mm diameter at the nearest branch collar or junction to clear a roof, an external face of a building and powerline clearance.
5. The seasonal pruning of a fruit tree or tree grown for the purpose of citrus and stone fruit
6. The tree is of a species that has been declared a noxious plant under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 as prescribed for Woollahra Local Government area.
7. The tree is required to be removed by an emergency service or council because it poses or will pose a significant threat to access in an emergency.

Exempt tree species within Woollahra Council are as follows:

Note:
Where the exemption provision contained in this clause are applicable for trees greater than 10m in height, written notification to council of intention to carry out tree works is required seven days prior to the work being undertaken.

The Tree Preservation Order exemption list does not apply to the following:

1. Any tree with a diameter spread of branches greater than 3m or with a height greater than 5m, irrespective of the spread of branches.
2. Any bushland vegetation irrespective of size.
3. Any tree or plant, irrespective of size, listed in a register of significant or heritage trees adopted by Council at any time.
4. Any pruning of roots greater than 50mm diameter. required where:
   (a) The tree is “Dead”; (Ensure the tree is not leafless because it is a deciduous tree)
   (b) The tree is “Dangerous”, posing an imminent danger to property or life.

Tree Preservation Order – click here

Application Form – click here

Fact Sheet Download –click here