Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

TREE PROTECTION ACT 2005 - SECT 29

    (1)     A person may apply to the conservator under this section for an approval for an activity that would or may—

        (a)     damage a protected tree; or

        (b)     be prohibited groundwork in—

              (i)     the protection zone for a protected tree; or

              (ii)     a declared site.

    (2)     The application may be made orally or in writing.

    (3)     The conservator may approve the activity if satisfied that—

        (a)     the circumstances require the application to be considered urgently; and

        (b)     the activity is necessary to protect the health or safety of people or animals, or public or private property.

    (4)     The conservator may also approve an activity that is, or may be, major pruning or prohibited groundwork in the protection zone for a protected tree if the conservator is satisfied the activity will have little or no adverse impact on the health or stability of the tree.

    (5)     The approval may be given orally or in writing but the conservator must make a written record of any oral approval as soon as practicable after giving it.

    (6)     The approval may be given subject to conditions stated in the approval.

    (7)     The conservator must give written notice of the decision on the application to the applicant.

    (8)     Unless sooner cancelled, the approval has effect for the period stated in the approval.