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Tree Protection Act 2005.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Australian Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for the protection of trees, and for other purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection forest Cultural heritage Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The objects of this Act are to protect individual trees in the urban area that have exceptional qualities because of their natural and cultural heritage values or their contribution to the urban landscape; to protect urban forest values that may be at risk because of unnecessary loss or degradation; to protect urban forest values that contribute to the heritage significance of an area; to ensure that trees of value are protected during periods of construction activity; to promote the incorporation of the value of trees and their protection requirements into the design and planning of development; and to promote a broad appreciation of the role of trees in the urban environment and the benefits of good tree management and sound arboricultural practices.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au