Professional Tree Removal on the Sunshine Coast
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Tree Lopping, Cutting, Felling & Removal on the Sunshine Coast
Often homeowners have unanswered questions about tree removal. Trees often end up becoming such a part of our lives that it’s difficult to imagine how our yard would look without them. However, in many cases, a decaying tree can prove to be more harmful than beautiful.
Why Consider Tree Removal?
Trees offer beauty and shade, but there are valid reasons for removal:
- Storm damage
- Leaning dangerously
- Hindering lawn growth
- Blocking views
- Dead or dying
- Proximity to structures or utility lines
Plan tree removal to enhance safety and aesthetics, especially before major landscape renovations. Our qualified arborists use their expert knowledge to help you decide whether tree removal is the best solution for you.
Tree Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
The Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 (the Act) commenced on 1 November 2011. if a neighbour wants the tree-keeper to cut back branches of their tree hanging over a property boundary, they can serve a Notice for removal of particular overhanging branches upon the tree-keeper.
When the branches of your tree overhang the common boundary, your neighbour can lop the branches to the boundary line (subject to any applicable vegetation protection orders). Your neighbour can decide whether or not to return the lopped branches to you.
The trees listed below are considered protected in Queensland, although regulations regarding their removal may vary depending on your local council in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Typically, if these trees are smaller than 5m, you may be able to remove them without needing a permit in most cases:
- Weeping Paperbark Tree
- Mango trees
- Jacaranda
- Eucalyptus trees
Yes, you can generally cut down trees on your property in Queensland, but there are regulations and permits required for certain types of trees and in specific situations.
How can I check if a tree is protected? Search the Queensland Heritage Register and contact your local government authority (council) to check if a tree is protected. You should ask for details in writing.
