Auckland - tree consent
Feb 18th 2012, 10:17 am
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Auckland - tree consent
Does anyone know what the rules are for cutting down trees in Auckland? I have some non - native trees I want to prune/remove. I seem to remember I read somewhere that if you have a native over 8 meters you need a resourse consent, but is that the same for non-natives? Is there a limit for non-natives?
Feb 18th 2012, 5:29 pm
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Re: Auckland - tree consent
Does anyone know what the rules are for cutting down trees in Auckland? I have some non - native trees I want to prune/remove. I seem to remember I read somewhere that if you have a native over 8 meters you need a resourse consent, but is that the same for non-natives? Is there a limit for non-natives?
Feb 20th 2012, 7:49 am
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Re: Auckland - tree consent
Does anyone know what the rules are for cutting down trees in Auckland? I have some non - native trees I want to prune/remove. I seem to remember I read somewhere that if you have a native over 8 meters you need a resourse consent, but is that the same for non-natives? Is there a limit for non-natives?
Feb 21st 2012, 5:38 am
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Re: Auckland - tree consent
The law changed last month.
Changes to tree protection rules from 1 January 2012
In 2009, Parliament amended the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to remove general tree rules in urban areas from 1 January 2012.
Many people thought this meant that any tree could be cut down from 1 January 2012. This is not the case. Due to a decision by the Environment Court, a number of general tree rules will continue to be enforced. Therefore, you may still require a resource consent from 1 January 2012 before you can carry out any tree work on your property.
Read the rest here
http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/e...eeconsent.aspx
Changes to tree protection rules from 1 January 2012
In 2009, Parliament amended the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to remove general tree rules in urban areas from 1 January 2012.
Many people thought this meant that any tree could be cut down from 1 January 2012. This is not the case. Due to a decision by the Environment Court, a number of general tree rules will continue to be enforced. Therefore, you may still require a resource consent from 1 January 2012 before you can carry out any tree work on your property.
Read the rest here
http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/e...eeconsent.aspx
