Arborist Reports
St George

Report context

• Works to any part of a tree, including root cutting, require prior approval unless the works are exempt under Council policy.
• Tree removal in an HCA due to human life or property risk requires supporting evidence including an arboricultural report and tree risk assessment by a qualified arborist minimum AQF Level 5.
• A DA is required if a heritage-listed property is involved and tree removal is sought, or for HCA tree removal except where Council is satisfied a risk pathway applies.

Verified council checks

• Georges River defines a tree as vegetation with height of 3m or more, diameter of 100mm or more at ground level, or branch spread of 3m or more.
• Works to any part of a tree, including root cutting, require prior approval unless the works are exempt under Council policy.
• Exemptions include pruning deadwood, some fruit/fodder trees excluding listed native species, priority weeds, exempt species, imminently dangerous trees assessed by an AQF Level 5 arborist with form submission within 72 hours, and trees below listed size criteria.

Official council sources

Report context

• Bayside says a permit is required before pruning or removing a private tree unless an exemption applies.
• An AQF Level 5 arborist or engineering report is required as evidence for removing a dying, dead, or dangerous tree or when applying to remove 10 or more trees.
• Development applications may not need separate tree approval; Council advises applicants to clarify before lodging.

Verified council checks

• A permit is not required only where the tree is no higher than 3m and no more than 300mm wide at 1.4m above ground, is a fruit tree, or is listed as exempt.
• Bayside says a permit is required before pruning or removing a private tree unless an exemption applies.
• Fruit trees and Bayside DCP Appendix 3 exempt species are listed exemption categories.

Official council sources