Keeping Trees for the future.
A proactive investment in the health, safety, and sustainability of the trees that grace our urban forest.
CIty of port phillip
Tree regulations
Significant Tree
The City Of Port Phillip protects trees with exceptional characteristics such as age, size, rarity, or ecological value.
Tree Circumference: Local Law deems a tree significant if the circumference of its trunk measured at height of 100cm from ground level is 150cm or more.
Multi-stem circumference: a multi-stemmed tree where the circumference of its exterior stems equals or is greater than 150 centimetres when measured 1 metre from its base or
Should the measurement be 150cm in Circumference or more, a permit will be required to prune or remove a tree with these measurements.
Tree Removal Permits
A permit is required for the removal, major pruning, or any works within the TPZ of protected trees.
Applications are evaluated based on tree health, environmental impact, and public safety.
If you require a permit, head to The City Of Port Phillips Tree Permit Page
If you require an arborist report, Get in touch with us.
Penalties
Hefty fines are imposed for non-compliance with tree protection regulations.
For more information, visit City of Port Phillips Significant tree page.
The City Of Port Phillip has laws in place to protect any tree that is deemed ‘significant’ on private or public land. When a tree is deemed significant, a permit and council approval is required to prune, remove or conduct any works within the vicinity of the tree.
Listed below are the criteria to see if your tree is classed as significant. If you are unsure, or you need to obtain an arborist report, don’t hesitate to get in touch for some expert advice.
These tree laws will apply to you if you live in Albert Park, Balaclava, Elwood, Melbourne (part), Middle Park, Port Melbourne (part), Ripponlea, South Melbourne, Southbank (part), St Kilda, St Kilda East (part), St Kilda West and Windsor (part).
