Tree Removal & Lopping Permits in Australian Capital Territory

Statutory council planning controls, Fair Work CW3 benchmarks, and local government calculators for tree removal & lopping permits across Australian Capital Territory.

Benchmark Installed Rate

$140 –$290/hr

Statutory Reference: Urban Forest Act 2023The Urban Forest Act 2023 strictly protects trees with a height of 8m+, a canopy diameter of 8m+, or a trunk circumference of 1.0m+. Damaging or removing a protected tree without approval incurs significant penalties.

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Metro Council

Belconnen District

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Metro Council

Gungahlin District

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Metro Council

South Canberra District

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Metro Council

Tuggeranong District

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Metro Council

Woden Valley District

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