Overview

Before applying, we recommend reading Council's Public Tree Management Guidelines and Tree Management Policy.

Council will not remove trees for the following reasons:

Fruits, seeds, flowers and leaves: Council will not remove trees for dropping fruit, seed, flowers or leaves as this is a normal process for all trees.
Overhanging new pool or solar panels: Council will not remove trees if they were planted prior to the installation of pools or solar panels. It is the responsibility of the installation company to make sure the installation site is not in conflict with existing trees and shade.
Obstruction of view: Council does not remove trees that are interfering with private scenic views.
If the tree is affected by termites but its structural integrity has not been compromised: Council does not remove trees to mitigate a perceived risk posed by a termite population in a Public Tree, property owners are responsible for ensuring their property is suitably protected against termites.
Tree Roots: Council does not remove trees for unjustified claims of Public Tree root related damage to property or infrastructure, without relevant supporting evidence.

SECTION 1 - Applicant Information

If the applicant is a body corporate or tenant, the name and address of an individual who is authorised by the applicant to act on its behalf, must be included.

Date * +

Applicant's Name *

Contact Name (if Body Corporate/Tenant)

Property Address *

Suburb *

Postcode *

Email address *

Preferred contact number *

Is the Applicant the Owner of the Property adjacent to the subject tree or proposed works? *

Yes

No

SECTION 2 - Location of Required Works

House Number (if applicable)

Street *

Suburb *

Location of Tree/s (select all that apply) *

Tree Type *

Tree

Palm

Tree Root

Unsure

Tree Height *

How many trees are there? *

1 tree

2 to 5 trees

6 to 10 trees

11 or more trees

Is the tree obstructing traffic signals or signs? *

Yes

No

Please provide the tree species, if known

Please provide details of the problem you are having with the tree/s *

Please upload a photograph of the tree proposed for removal using the upload form below. *

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Townsville City Council collects and manages personal information in the course of performing its activities, functions and duties. We respect the privacy of the personal information held by us. The way in which Council manages personal information is governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). We are collecting your personal information in accordance with Local Government Act 2009 so that we can assess your application for the removal of a tree on public land. Generally, we will not disclose your personal information outside of Council unless we are required to do so by law, or unless you have given us your consent to such disclosure. For further information about how we manage your personal information please see our Information Privacy Policy.