Clearing Trees on Urban Land and Environmental Zones

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This factsheet explains the legislative framework governing trees in urban areas of NSW and land that is zoned for environmental purposes, known as C-zones. 

Key takeaways

Explains how the clearing of trees on urban land and environmental zones is regulated under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity Conservation) 2021

Outlines when permission is not required to clear vegetation

Describes when a permit from council or approval from the Native Vegetation Panel is required to clear vegetation

Key actions

Read the EDO factsheet on Clearing Vegetation on Rural Land 

Visit: NSW Legislation’s In force legislation page to view the Biodiversity and Conservation State Environmental Planning Policy

Visit: The Local Land Services website to check the Council’s Development Control Plan for tree provisions

Visit: The Native Vegetation Panel website

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