Removing a tree on your property may seem like a straightforward task, but it’s important to know that there are legal requirements that must be followed in New South Wales (NSW). In this article, we’ll discuss the process for obtaining approval, the reasons why trees may need to be removed, the environmental impact of tree removal, and your responsibilities as a property owner.

Obtaining Approval

Before you can remove a tree on your property, you must obtain approval from your local council. This process involves submitting an application for tree removal, which typically includes details such as the tree’s location, species, and reason for removal. Your local council will review the application and make a decision based on factors such as the tree’s health, significance, and potential impact on the environment or surrounding properties.

Reasons for Tree Removal

There are several reasons why a tree may need to be removed. Common reasons include if the tree is dead, diseased, or poses a safety risk. Trees may also need to be removed if they are causing damage to your property or nearby structures, such as roots damaging pipes or branches interfering with power lines. It’s important to note that some trees are protected under law, such as those in national parks or those of significant cultural importance, and may require special permission for removal.

Environmental Impact

Tree removal can have a significant impact on the environment, particularly if the tree is large or mature. Trees provide numerous benefits, such as improving air and water quality, providing habitat for wildlife, and reducing the urban heat island effect. If you’re considering removing a tree, it’s important to consider the environmental impact and explore alternatives to complete removal, such as pruning or transplanting.

Responsibilities as a Property Owner

As a property owner, you have a responsibility to maintain your trees and ensure they do not pose a hazard to others. This includes regular inspections for signs of disease or damage, and taking action if necessary to prevent harm to people or property. Additionally, you must ensure that your trees do not cause damage to neighboring properties, such as roots damaging fences or branches falling onto buildings.

In conclusion, removing a tree on your property in NSW requires approval from your local council and consideration of the tree’s health, significance, and potential impact on the environment or surrounding properties. If you’re considering removing a tree, it’s important to explore alternatives to complete removal and take responsibility for maintaining your trees and preventing harm to people or property.

Having recently purchased their family home they had a fair bit of tidying up to do with regards to the trees on the property. The yard was quite a good size and a lot of time has been spent on landscaping and planting trees by the previous owners. Some of the tasks we carried out were removing some smaller dead trees, canopy raising on some of the larger trees close to the garage and the house and removing vegetation from in front of the house that was blocking the natural light.

As they already had a large amount of garden and yard space simon asked if we could leave the wood chip tree waste onsite so he could reuse it for garden mulch. Below we have posted a selection photos from the day.

Once again Shane’s Trees would like to congratulate Simon and Desiree on winning the competition and we look forward to possibly running another tree removal giveaway sometime in the future.

Crane Only Just Big Enough

Access was a big issue for this job as the tree was in the backyard and the branches hung directly over the roofs of surrounding homes. On the street, it was hard to set up the crane due to services and structures in unfavourable locations and even the massive 130-tonne crane had its work cut out for it. The crown of the tree was approximately 50 metres from the roadway meaning the crane boom arm was at absolute maximum extension. This caused some issues with lifting through the day as the sheer weight of the enormous tree structure was triggering overload sensors on the machine.

The boys lost a couple of hours through the day, waiting for more counterweights to balance the crane, though things went smoother in the afternoon once they arrived. The job had poor pedestrian access to the back and the crane was also needed to lift the stump grinder into the backyard at the end of the day.

Proud and Professional Tree Loppers

The sheer heat and scale of the job meant that Ben and Luke had an exhausting day roping themselves and the saws around the tree, but they stayed alert and put safety first as always. Ben and Dave take great passion in teaching the younger members of the team the correct way of doing things and wont tolerate any complacency on the job.

The job took a little over a day to complete and the boys worked back closer to dark they are would have liked to. The team got a great deal of satisfaction out of the job as for most of them this was the largest tree they had handled to date and they know it probably will be the biggest they do for a while.

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