Trees and Vegetation

Tree overhanging your yard from a neighbouring property

Any issues of trees overhanging from private property into another private property is a Civil matter and the Legal Services Commission is best placed to assist you with this issue.

There are resources available that can assist you in the first instance, under Trees on the Legal Services website, there is also the Trees and the Law booklet that has information on the most common issues faced with trees and vegetation on private property. This booklet includes what rights and responsibilities you have as a property owner and what steps you can take to resolve the issue.

You can also call the Legal Services Commission’s Helpline on 1300 366 424 for free legal advice Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.

 

Tree or vegetation overhanging onto public land

Trees and vegetation overhanging into public land, for example vegetation growing into the footpath area from someones front yard. Is something that the City of Unley can attend to as your local Council. Inspectors will attend and correspond with the property owners to organise the cutting back of the vegetation to ensure a clear and safe walking area.

You can report an issue to us 
  • Online, via our Report it page
  • Call us on 08 8372 5111, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm 

 

 

Cutting and maintaining of private trees

The cutting and maintaining of private trees that are not significant or heritage listed is a Civil Matter, so if you are unsure about what you are or are not allowed to cut for a neighbours tree that is over hanging your property, or concerned about the cutting of a tree in your property, please see the Trees and the Law handbook, or call the Legal Services Helpline on 1300 366 424 for free legal help Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.  

There is also further resources and information on the common issues faced with trees within private property and what steps you are able to take to resolve the issue. available that may be able to assist you under Trees on the Legal Services website

 

Concerns on significant trees

If you have any of the below concerns for a significant tree in the City of Unley, please contact the City of Unley
  • Removal of a significant tree without approval
  • Damaging activities or poisoning of a significant tree
  • Clarification on if a tree is significant

Please contact the City of Unley, You can report an issue to us Online, via Report it or Call us on 08 8372 5111, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. If possible, please include the tree species (eucalyptus, willow etc) when you make the report.

If the issue you are experiencing is relating to the cutting or maintenance of a Significant tree that has overhanging branches between private properties, please see the Legal Services information Trees and the Law as it is a Civil Matter.

 

 

 

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