Illegal Tree Works on Council Land

Damaging, poisoning, pruning or removing a tree or vegetation without Council approval can be a breach of the Local Government Act 1993, Protection of the Environmental Operations Act 1997 and or the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

People or corporations found to have modified a tree without Council consent may be fined or prosecuted. 

If you see a Council tree that requires maintenance work, please contact Wingecarribee Shire Council on 02 4868 0888.

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