Trees on Council land FAQs
Click any of the below to find out more about trees on Council land.
Can I obtain a permit to do work on a Council tree?
Pruning or removal of a Council tree is to be undertaken by Council.
Email Council to request a tree inspection. A Council Officer will inspect and assess the tree and your concerns.
There are Council and private tree branches growing into powerlines. What do I do to have them pruned?
Pruning of a private tree or Council tree growing close to or touching powerlines (between street pole to street pole) is undertaken by Ausgrid. Contact Ausgrid 13 13 65 or lodge an online request for Tree Trimming with Ausgrid.
Pruning of a private tree or Council tree for clearance of the electrical supply line to the dwelling (property boundary to point of attachment of the house) is the resident's responsibility. Refer to the Ausgrid website for further information. Contact Ausgrid to facilitate this work.
Pruning of a Council tree for clearance of the telecommunications line to the dwelling (property boundary to point of attachment of the house) is done by Council. To request an inspection of a tree, please email your concerns with photos and your contact postal address to krg@krg.nsw.gov.au The inspecting Officer will contact you to advise the outcome of the inspection.
Pruning of a private tree for clearance of the telecommunications line to the dwelling (property boundary to point of attachment of the house) is the resident's responsibility. Refer to Council's Tree & Vegetation DCP (Part 13) on Council's website for further information on obtaining approval to undertake the works.
Tree pruning for clearance of telecommunications lines (street pole to pole) is done by the responsible telecommunications authority.
Council tree pruning for clearance of street lighting is undertaken by Ausgrid. Contact Ausgrid 13 13 65 or lodge an online request for Tree Trimming with Ausgrid.
Council tree dropping fruits, seeds, leaves onto footpath, garden, & roof.
Council Tree Assessment Guidelines restrict the removal of trees for flower, leaf or fruit drop. For people that live in urban environments it is considered reasonable that some degree of house exterior and grounds maintenance will be required in order to appreciate and retain the aesthetic benefits of having trees in the urban environment.
Council tree – How do i report a fallen branch or fallen tree?
Report fallen branches or a fallen tree to Council online or call 9424 0000 or email krg@krg.nsw.gov.au
How do I arrange for a Council tree to be planted on the nature strip?
Submit a Council tree inspection request online or call Council on 9424 0000 or email krg@krg.nsw.gov.au
A Council Officer will inspect your nature strip and determine a suitable location and tree species. The Officer will take into consideration the planting space available, the location of powerlines, driveways, motorist and pedestrian sightlines and other impacts that need to be considered to determine suitable planting locations.
Provide your postal address to enable the Tree Management Officer to provide Council's response to your request.
Council tree branches overhanging my property
Lodge a Council tree inspection request online or call Council on 9424 0000 or email krg@krg.nsw.gov.au
Council will inspect and assess your concerns in accordance with Council's Tree Assessment Guidelines. Council may not prune a tree simply because it overhangs property.
Provide your postal address to enable the Tree Management Officer to provide Council's response to your request.
Concerns with loss of trees in Ku-ring-gai. What is Council doing about loss of canopy?
Council has a tree planting program for Council managed land.
Council tree roots in pipes
Council's Tree Assessment Guidelines restrict the removal of trees impacting sewer and stormwater lines where there are feasible alternatives to mitigate or solve the problems such as pipe repair, replacement, relining or rerouting.
Concerns with damage to my driveway, fence, retaining wall, dwelling from Council tree
Council's Tree Assessment Guidelines restrict the removal of trees where there are feasible alternatives to mitigate or solve the problems.