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At Bob & Ben The Tree Men, we aim to make the process as simple as possible.

• Arrange a visit: Call us at 0409 208 540 to schedule a visit and obtain a tailored quote.
• Expert assessment: Our qualified tree arborist will assess your situation and provide a detailed quote.
• Council permission: If required, we'll guide you through the process and offer tips for speedy approval.
• Professional work: Our team will complete the job precisely as outlined in the quote.
• Final approval and cleanup: We'll seek your consent after finishing the job and ensure a thorough cleanup before leaving.

There are several protected tree species within Sutherland Shire. But some don’t require permission from the council. These include:

• Queensland Silver Wattle
• Golden wreath wattle
• Box elder
• Bunya bunya pine
• Clumping Bamboo
• Sawara Cypress
• Camphor laurel
• Cumquat, Grape Fruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange (edible species)
• Brunnings Golden Cypress
• Pencil Pine or Italian Cypress
• Leyland Cypress (and their cultivars)
• Loquat
• Coral tree
• Weeping fig
• Rubber tree
• Silky oak
• Large leaf privet
• Small leaf privet
• Liquidambar
• Black Mulberry
• African Olive
• Canary Island Date Palm
• Fishpole Bamboo
• Black Bamboo
• Radiata Pine or Monterey Pine
• Apple, Crab Apple, Nashi Fruit, Pear, Quince (edible species)
• Lombardy poplar
• Apricot, Cherry, Nectarine, Peach, Plum
• Black Locust
• Umbrella tree
• Cocos palm

The recommended distance depends on the tree's height at full maturity:

• A tree below eight metres should be at least three metres from a building.
• A tree between 8 and 15 metres should be at least four to six metres from a building.
• A tree taller than 15 metres should be at least 10 to 15 metres from a building.

We recommend conducting tree trimming or servicing between June and September when growth slows down. It makes it easier for our qualified experts to diagnose and perform the necessary work.

As jacaranda trees are not on the list of exempted species, you must obtain permission from Sutherland Shire Council before removing one from your property. Contact Bob & Ben The Tree Men to discuss the fastest way to get approval for this work.