Since all of the Councils in the Northern Rivers have specific rules and regulations around vegetation management, it’s crucial you understand what may be required by your local council.
To make this easier for property owners we have put links below for each local council in the Northern Rivers Area that we service.
Ballina Shire Council
Council Trees & Vegetation information page
Development Control Plan 2012 Chapter 2a- Vegetation Management
Byron Shire Council
Vegetation & Tree Removal Information page
Sustainable Development Factsheet – Tree Preservation Order
Byron Shire Development Control Plan 2014 – Chapter B2 Tree and Vegetation Management
Lismore City Council
Tree Pruning or Removal information page
Online Tree Pruning/Removal Application Form
Development Control Plan (Chapter 14)
Includes detailed information in relation to how council makes their determinations on applications made for tree pruning or removal.
Tweed Shire Council
Council guidelines for trees on Private Land
Tweed Council’s Application for Removal/Pruning of Trees or Vegetation Clearing form
Kyogle Shire Council
There is very little information available online for Kyogle Shire Council in relation to their current guidelines for vegetation management on Private Properties. We suggest owners contact council directly to discuss their options on either 02 6632 1611 or council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au
Richmond Valley Council
There is a small amount of information available online for Richmond Valley Council in relation to their current guidelines for vegetation management on private properties. We suggest owners contact council directly to discuss their options on either 02 6660 0300 or council@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au.
Richmond Valley Council Vegetation Fact Sheet
Clarence Valley Council
Trees on Private Land information page
Rous County Council
Rous County Council publishes information on their website relating to vegetation that affects the water catchment areas of the Northern Rivers. As they undertake a wide range of activities to combat the spread of targeted weeds across the region. They are also the leading flood mitigation authority operating across the local government areas of Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley.
More information can be found on their website – click here
Some Rous County Council publications worth have a read of:
Rural Zoned Property
Please note that should your property be zoned Rural RU1 or RU2 you may also need to consult Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
Check out their website for further information – click here