Meaning of protection zone for protected tree

In force

(1)

For this Act, the protection zone for a protected tree is—

(a)

the area under the canopy of the tree; and

(b)

the 2m wide area surrounding the vertical projection of the canopy; and

(c)

the 4m wide area surrounding the trunk as measured at 1m above natural ground level.

(2)

However, if another protection zone is defined in a tree management plan in force for the protected tree, that protection zone is the protection zone for the tree.

Part 3 Protection of trees

Division 3.1 Definitions

This Act’s bill:Explanatory statement Second reading speech

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