Report interference with protected vegetation
Report destruction or damage to protected trees and other vegetation. Check what information to provide in your report.
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What is protected vegetation?
Protected vegetation is vegetation that’s protected by law from interference, such as lopping, removal, root zone interference and poisoning.
Under the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL), it’s an offence to interfere with protected vegetation.
Unless subject to an exemption, you need a permit to work on protected vegetation.
Check for protected vegetation
You can report interference with protected vegetation including unlawful clearing, damage to or removal of protected vegetation.
Before submitting your report, check if the vegetation you’re reporting is protected.
You need to provide details about the issue, such as:
- the problem you’re reporting (e.g. the type of trees that have been removed or damaged, who you believe is responsible, when the interference happened, etc.)
- photos of the area (optional).
Provide the location of the protected vegetation, such as the street, suburb and postcode. Include any defining features or surrounding landmarks.
You can provide contact details, such as your name, phone number and email address.
Frequently asked questions
You need a Council permit for certain types of work on protected vegetation, even if it’s on your own property.
Learn more about protected vegetation permits.
Yes, you can nominate vegetation on private property for a Vegetation Protection Order (VPO).