The Tree Protection ACT 2005 protects trees in the ACT so if you are planning a tree removal in Canberra, pruning or surgery on trees over a certain size, even if they are in your garden, you will need to get development approval from the Tree Protection Unit at the Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS).
Tree removal in Canberra – here’s how we can help:
- If you are considering removing or trimming a tree we can provide free no-obligation on-the-spot advice about any residential tree
- Provide you with a quote for the requisite tree survey, arborist report and for the costs of removal
- Apply to the Tree Protection Unit at the Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) on your behalf.
TAMS regulation applies to:
- Any tree over 12m high or with a canopy 12m or more wide and / or
- Trees with a trunk circumference of 1.5m or more, 1m above natural ground level and / or
- A tree which has two or more trunks and the total circumference of all the trunks, 1m above the natural ground level, is 1.5m or more
- You can find more information about tree removal applications in the ACT at Access Canberra
In an emergency contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81 any time of the day or night to apply for an Urgent Circumstances authorisation. Depending on the risk you may get an on-the-spot approval. TAMS recommends the tree surgeon undertaking the work makes the request for the urgent circumstances approval.
If a tree on the nature strip needs pruning or removal contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. Do not undertake any pruning of trees on the nature strip.
For more information visit the TAMS or Territory and Municipal Services website.
TreeWorks is a leading tree services business operating in Canberra, Southern Tablelands and Southern Highlands. We are a fully licensed, ACTEW accredited & insured tree surgery company and a member of Arboriculture Australia. Our climbers are fully trained and some of our arborists have over 25 years experience in large scale tree surgery and removals. Call 1300 135 835 or contact us. TreeWorks …. truly tree-mendous