Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for proceedings in the Land and Environment Court for the resolution of disputes between neighbours concerning trees; and for other purposes. Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Land tenure Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes The Rules commenced on 2 February 2007. Abstract This Act is to provide for proceedings in the Land and Environment Court for the resolution of disputes between neighbours concerning trees. An owner of land may apply to the Court for an order to remedy, restrain or prevent damage to property on the land, or to prevent injury to any person, as a consequence of a tree to which this Act applies that is situated on adjoining land. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au