Tree Management in Shoalhaven

Council's has carried out an extensive review of tree management in the Shoalhaven and the outcome of this review has been the adoption of a citywide policy to direct tree management for both private and public land. The following online resources are provided for property owners, residents and tree consultants and contractors

Tree Management Policy

As part of the implementation of the policy Council Adopted a new Tree Preservation Order in January 2004

The following information leaflets have also been developed to provide an explanation of specific aspects of the policy and to provide educational resources in regard to tree management:

• General information on the policy (Tree Management in the Shoalhaven 101Kb PDF file)
• Information on when approval is required on private land (Trees on Private Land 92Kb PDF file)
• Information where you are concerned about trees on public land (Trees on Public Land) - in preparation
• What you need to know about threatened species legislation when approval is not required - in preparation
• Tree Selection and Planting Guidelines - in preparation