Tree Protection Act 2005. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Australian Capital Territory Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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