Trimming Brisbane city council trees

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  1. db9

    db9 Well-Known Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I'm going to call Brisbane city council to discuss but wondering if anyone here has experience getting permission to trim council trees in Brisbane for commercial purposes?

    I was driving in the Valley and saw a massive tree that is trimmed to be beneath the Billboard at the corner of Breakfast creek road and Skyring Terrace. Looks a bit funny. How does someone get ongoing permission to do this?
     
    db9, 14th Mar, 2022
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  2. Paul@PAS

    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    The bill board owner may have permission to "prune" a tree impacting their approved development. They may also use a arborist.

    Some owners have rights beyond council too. eg telecommunications and poles and wires for power. They can be exceptionally aggressive and council has no say.
     
    Paul@PAS, 15th Mar, 2022
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  3. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    My understanding is that we have no legal right to trim any council tree, even on “our” footpath. Give them a call and ask 34038888?
     
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    Gen-Y Well-Known Member

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    Some how that tree disappear from the council foot path? Must be the recent rain wash it all.
    Wink Wink
     
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  5. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    Maybe so. But if they come knocking in your door you’ll need your wallet.
     
    wylie, 15th Mar, 2022
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