check here<\/a> to see if your property is currently under this scheme, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service. Please also note that the 10\/50 areas can change at times, which is why it\u2019s always necessary to re-confirm if you are in the 10\/50 area the day the tree work is expected to commence.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”What vegetation is covered in the 10\/50 land clearing law?” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
What vegetation is covered in the 10\/50 land clearing law?<\/h2>\n
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Trees<\/strong> \u2013 According to NSW law, a tree is considered to be a permanent plant with a wooden stem. This must also exceed three metres height, and have a circumference of over 30 centimetres at chest height.<\/p>\nShrubs<\/strong> \u2013 Smaller, lower-growing plants, shrubs tend to be the remaining plants that don\u2019t fit into the tree category. They can have woody stems, or vines, that need external support for growth.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”What properties are covered by the scheme?” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
What properties are covered by the scheme?<\/h2>\n
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There are several types of buildings covered under the 10-50 scheme. These can include homes, visitor accommodations, caravans, childcare facilities, hospitals and schools \u2013 as long as there are external walls, and the property is habitable.<\/p>\n
Where do the land clearing measurements start and end?<\/p>\n
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\n- The respective 10 metres for trees and 50 metres for shrubbery should be measured from the external walls of your property.<\/li>\n
- Decks, garages, or any other permanently-attached structures that are connected to the external walls of the building count as part of the home.<\/li>\n
- However, a detached structure, such as a deck that is not connected to the main property will not be considered as part of the main fixture of the building for measurement purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What are the exceptions to the rule?<\/h2>\n
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Here are some important exceptions to the 10\/50 land clearing rule:<\/p>\n
\n- The scheme only applies to your own property. It is therefore illegal to clear vegetation from a neighbour\u2019s property without their consent<\/li>\n
- The clearing of trees or other vegetation is not allowed within 10 metres of a lake or river that is 2 metres or more in width, between the highest opposite banks<\/li>\n
- The 10\/50 rule does not apply to vegetation on a heritage property, or one with items of Aboriginal cultural significance<\/li>\n
- Special restrictions to the rule apply to clearing trees on land that is on slopes greater than 18 degrees, as these locations may be susceptible to erosion or landslip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Other things to consider for vegetation removal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The 10\/50 vegetation rule applies to properties that are rented \u2013 and renters have a right to clear their properties to reduce their fire risk<\/li>\n
- You can use any vegetation clearing method, as long as it is safe and does not harm the soil profile. Methods like burning, or machinery, such as ploughs or bulldozers, therefore, should not be used.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Land clearing done right<\/h2>\n
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Pruning, removing trees and clearing land of vegetation can be difficult and dangerous. It\u2019s essential that these works are completed with all the necessary expertise, due diligence and insurance required \u2013 which is why we recommend working with land clearing experts like us.<\/p>\n
When you work with the Tip Top Tree team, you can be confident that we\u2019ve taken every precaution under the sun to keep you and your property as fire-safe as can be. We\u2019re also experts in the local environment, and work tirelessly to create the safest, healthiest and harmonious natural space.<\/p>\n
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Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>Back in 2013, horrific bushfires swept through Australia, destroying thousands of properties, and placing people in serious danger. In response to these events, the NSW state government responded with some new legislation to help homeowners keep their properties more fire safe by removing excess vegetation. The 10-50 rule was created as a means of giving […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1540,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe 10\/50 vegetation clearing rule explained | Tip Top Tree Services<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n