Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

TREE PROTECTION ACT 2005 - SECT 13

    (1)     In this Act:

"major pruning "means pruning other than lopping, pollarding or minor pruning.

    (2)     In this section:

        (a)     in relation to a registered tree— minor pruning means pruning (other than lopping or pollarding) done in accordance with AS 4373 that—

              (i)     only involves removing deadwood; or

              (ii)     does not involve removing any limbs that have a diameter greater than 50mm; or

              (iii)     is the first pruning of the tree in the calendar year, affects less than 10% of the canopy and does not alter the overall shape of the canopy; and

        (b)     in relation to a regulated tree—"minor pruning" means pruning (other than lopping or pollarding) done in accordance with AS 4373 that—

              (i)     does not adversely affect the general appearance of the tree; or

              (ii)     for a fruit tree—is done for fruit production.