Trees/Vegetation New Planting

New trees and vegetation are planted in accordance with Council's Development Control Plan.

If you are enquiring about purchasing plants, Council's Nursery has a variety of plants available to choose from.

To enquire about a new tree planting on Council land please complete this form.

Pruning/Fallen Trees on Private Property

If you are enquiring about pruning or trimming vegetation on your property or a neighbour’s property you will need to submit a Vegetation Removal Application.

Tree/Vegetation Removal on Private Property

If you are enquiring about removing a tree/vegetation on your private property or a neighbour’s property you will need to submit a Vegetation Removal Application.

Tree Pruning/Removal on Public Land

Council assesses the tree pruning/removal requests on Council managed land using a risk-based approach to determine the priority and response timeframe.

For more information or to enquire about a tree/vegetation removal please complete this form.

For urgent requests call Shellharbour City Council on 4221 6111 24 hours/7 days.

Tree/Vegetation Vandalism

If you believe a tree has been illegally pruned, removed, poisoned or vandalised, please complete this form to make a report to our Tree Management Team. 

For urgent requests call Shellharbour City Council on 4221 6111 24 hours/7 days.

Learn more about  tree vandalism. 

Last updated : Fri 22 Dec 2023