A Registered Tree is a tree that has been identified as being exceptional for its: 

• natural or cultural heritage value; 
• landscape and aesthetic value; 
• scientific value. 

There is a list of registered trees and provisional registered trees in the ACT  

https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/trees-and-nature/trees/act_tree_register/registered_trees 

https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/trees-and-nature/trees/act_tree_register 

QAID 284

A Regulated Tree is a tree that is located on leased Territory land and is in an area declared as a Tree Management Precinct and is either: 

• 8 metres or more in height
• 8 metres or more in canopy width
• 1 metre or more in circumference at 1.4 metres above the ground, or
• a dead native tree that, 1.4 metres above natural ground level, has a trunk circumference at least 1.88 metres.

QAID 286

Yes.

A client may discuss or seek advice from the Tree Protection Unit, by arranging a meeting (pre-application) through Tree Protection Unit on 13 22 81, or email tree.protection@act.gov.au

QAID 283

You may build in a protection zone, however, this requires specific approval from the tree protection unit as a potentially tree damaging activity. This usually requires assessment of the tree roots and the health of the tree. If we consider it to be a concern in the designs process, we may engage an arborist to provide recommendations.

QAID 287

The protection zone for a protected tree is:

• the area under the canopy of the tree; and
• the 2m wide area surrounding the vertical projection of the canopy; and
• the 4m wide area surrounding the trunk as measured at 1m above natural ground level.

However, if another protection zone is defined in a tree management plan in force for the protected tree, that protection zone is the protection zone for the tree.

QAID 290

If the species of tree is relevant for your application, for example it is listed as a ‘Problematic Tree Species’, then we can help you determine the species of tree. We may need you to provide photos or access to the property to examine the tree. There are useful fact sheets for all tree species in the ACT which can be accessed here: https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/trees-and-nature/trees/tree-species-for-canberra.

QAID 289

If the project does not require development approval - if it is not a secondary residence and complies with all the relevant rules - then we just need to lodge an Application to Undertake a Tree Damaging Activity. If this is approved, then we can go straight to Building Approval.

QAID 332

Where an existing driveway is within 3 m of a street tree, the minimum clearance to a new driveway on the opposite side of the tree shall be the greater of 5m or outside of the drip line. This only applies to established brownfield environments.

QAID 492

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CGFB does not receive any commission or bonus from referrals.

The below fees are exclusive for CGFB and Fixed Price Extensions and are provided by several consultants. These fees would be different if a client engaged a tree specialist directly because CGFB and FPE have undertaken significant tasks before the tree inspection.