Tree pruning | City of Greater Geelong

Trees

Tree pruning

We are responsible for the pruning of all trees in public areas including parks and reserves, nature strips and street trees.

We undertake a regular tree maintenance program on all public trees.

We do not prune trees on private properties.

Pruning public trees by residents

We do not authorise residents to perform any pruning works on public trees.

It is an offence for residents to prune these trees.

Should you be concerned about any tree and believe it needs maintenance please let us know.

One of our arborists will then inspect the tree and discuss the appropriate pruning requirements with you.

Trees in powerlines

Trees growing on public land that are growing too close to power lines can only be pruned by our staff or our contractors.

If trees are growing close to the power lines and are on your property you will need to contact your electricity provider for further information.

Overhanging trees

Overhanging foliage or branches from private properties can be a problem for anyone using our footpaths nature strips roads and laneways.

When we receive a complaint about trees and shrubs that encroach from private property we inspect the property.

We will send a Notice of Compliance to the property owners if there is a breach involving overhanging foliage.

Residents are responsible for trees and shrubs that encroach from their private land. If you require pruning works to be done you will need to engage a private company to complete the work.

Tree pruning issues between neighbours

We do not get involved in issues of trees and shrubs overhanging other privately owned property.

If an agreement cannot be met between residents you may try:

Law Handbook Online - help to understand your legal rights
Contacting the Dispute Settlement Centre or phone 1800 658 528 to assist with mediation.

Health and beauty registration

Hairdressing and low risk beauty businesses

Hairdressers and low risk beauty businesses can apply for a one-off, ongoing registration under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act.

Health and beauty registration

Cleaning and Disinfecting Foot Spas

Foot spas are a large part of some beauty premises registered under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act.

We will send you a brochure requesting that you do some pruning if there is overhanging foliage from your property reported. If after you receive the brochure and you still have questions please contact our Local Law Unit directly on 03 5272 5272 and we will assist you.
If you receive a letter requesting pruning of overhanging foliage from your property and you are unable to complete the work in time please contact our Local Laws Unit on 03 5272 5272 to discuss pruning time frames.