{"id":341,"date":"2026-08-08T13:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinphonix.in\/jacobsladder.net.au\/?page_id=341"},"modified":"2026-08-08T13:17:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:17:58","slug":"tree-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinphonix.in\/jacobsladder.net.au\/services\/tree-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most tree pruning does not require council approval, so long as it is done in a sensitive and legal manner. However, the removal of significant trees is governed by the \u201cSignificant tree act.\u201d This protects all trees with a girth of more than 2 metres, as measured at one metre above ground.<\/p>\n<p>This means that if you want to remove a significant tree, you will probably need council approval, but ring the council first because not all areas are covered by the significant tree act. The approval process differs between councils, but most of them will ask for an arborists report to be issued with a development application.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<style>#sp-ea-343 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-343.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-343.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-343.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-343.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-343.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1786194978\"><div id=\"sp-ea-343\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3430\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3430\" aria-controls=\"collapse3430\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How much water does my tree need and what type of soil does it prefer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse3430\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-343\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3430\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>It\u2019s important to know a tree\u2019s preferred moisture conditions, even if it\u2019s receiving enough water from rainfall alone. Ideally, the tree is planted in the right place and thriving in existing soil conditions. If you aren\u2019t sure if your tree is sited correctly, we can advise you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3431\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3431\" aria-controls=\"collapse3431\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is my tree drought tolerant?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3431\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-343\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3431\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>If not, keep a watchful eye on it during periods of drought and provide supplemental water as needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3432\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3432\" aria-controls=\"collapse3432\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What could my tree be sensitive to?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3432\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-343\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3432\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Some trees are sensitive to high winds, salt spray, drought, too much water or root competition from other plants. Know these sensitivities and avoid exposing the tree to those stressors. We can advise you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most tree pruning does not require council approval, so long as it is done in a sensitive and legal manner. However, the removal of significant trees is governed by the \u201cSignificant tree act.\u201d This protects all trees with a girth of more than 2 metres, as measured at one metre above ground. 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