Straight answers on approvals, costs and reports, written by a consulting arborist.
What you can do about a neighbour's tree in NSW, from overhanging branches and roots to high hedges blocking sunlight, and how the Land and Environment Court process works.
What the NSW RFS 10/50 scheme lets you clear around your home, how to check if your property is eligible, and the limits that still apply.
What a tree risk assessment involves, how QTRA puts a number on the risk of harm, and when you need one for your home, strata or business.
Council applications, DAs, insurance and neighbour disputes. When an arborist report is needed, what goes in it and what affects the fee.
What actually drives the price of tree removal, why two quotes can differ so much, and how to compare them fairly.
Hornsby Shire Council protects most trees on private land. Here's how permits, exempt species, heritage areas and arborist reports work.
When you can remove a tree on the Central Coast without approval, when you need a Private Tree Works Application, and what to do if a tree is about to fall.
