If you want to remove trees or other plants (vegetation) from a footpath or a nature strip near your property you may need a permit from Nillumbik Shire Council.
If you don't have a permit, you may get a fine.
What you can remove without a permit
You don't need a permit to mow or maintain a nature strip if it has vegetation not native to Australia.
In most circumstances, you also don't need a permit to remove:
- specific noxious weeds
- vegetation that has fallen on the road
- dead vegetation up to 1.5 m in height
- fine fuels (including dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark but not larger logs or branches) and vegetation to reduce a fire hazard.
How to apply
Criteria for issuing permits
To find out more about the criteria that Council uses to make a decision about this permit, see our Amenity Local Law Administrative Policy Guidelines(PDF, 751KB).