Council Requirements

Our Tree Services in Byron Bay & Surrounds Meet Council Requirements

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If you're planning to remove a tree from your Byron Bay home, please reach out to the team at Silky Tree Care. We'll help you get up to speed with everything you need to know about what to expect and how to prepare. When it comes to tree services in the Northern Rivers, each council has their own set of unique requirements.

From pruning to chipping, commercial tree removals and emergency work, our arborists will work with local councils to ensure all requirements are being met. 

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Byron Shire Council

If you’re planning on removing a tree from your Byron Bay or Mullumbimby home, it’s important to check the Byron Shire Council website for information on vegetation and tree removal. The rules change between council areas, species of tree and property type, as well as a range of other factors. On the council website you will be able to check what type of approval you need to remove vegetation from your property.

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Ballina Shire Council

Depending on the part of the shire and the zoning of land, residents in Ballina may need to seek council approval before removing trees or native vegetation. If the work you need completed is likely to impact the local vegetation, we recommend you call the Ballina Shire Council’s Planning and Environmental Health Division on 1300 864 444.


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Richmond Valley Council (Casino)

In the Richmond Valley Council area, you are required to obtain approval to lop, remove or cut trees and vegetation. For more information about the Richmond Valley Council requirements, visit the council website here.

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Lismore City Council

The Lismore City Council Tree Preservation Order requires all people looking to undertake pruning or removal to apply for consent prior to commencing work. 


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