Tree Removal Resources

10/50 Fire Hazard & Council Tree Management Information

10/50 Vegetation Clearing

The NSW Rural Fire Service introduced the 10/50 vegetation clearing to assist land owners to better prepare for bush fires.

The scheme allows people in a designated area to:

• Clear trees on their property within 10 metres of a home, without seeking approval; and
• Clear underlying vegetation such as shrubs (but not trees) on their property within 50 metres of a home, without seeking approval.

Please note that the 10/50 areas do change at times so its best to always reconfirm if you are in the 10/50 area the day the tree work is expected to commence.

Local Council Tree Management Information

Bayside Council Tree Management information

Tree application form for consent for removal or pruning

Georges River Council Tree Removal & Pruning Guidelines

Information assisting landowners for when applying for a permit or development consent relating to tree pruning or removal.

Sutherland Shire Tree Management Information

Before you do any works around or to a tree on private property, make sure you check in here for all the key information.

Wollongong Council Tree Management Information

It’s important that you plant the right types of trees, in the right places, and look after them properly.

Randwick Council Tree Management Information

We love our trees. Council is responsible for the management of trees throughout the Randwick City area. We have rules about when you can prune or remove a tree.

Liverpool Council Tree Management Information

A flexible approach to assessing applications to remove or prune trees will ensure that trees of high aesthetic and environmental value are only removed when deemed necessary.

Inner West Council Tree Management Information

You can apply to prune or remove a tree in three ways outlined below. Once your application is received a Council officer will contact you to arrange a site inspection.

Need help identifying a plant or tree in your yard?

Download the PictureThis® – Plant Identifier app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to identity any plant by a photo with 98% accuracy.

Other key features of the app that help with day-to-day plant management and tree maintenance include;

• Discover plant diseases and be provided with the best cure
• General plant care tips and reminders
• Identify toxic plants around your yard to help keep your family and pets safe