Trees and plants on council land

We are proposing to expand the definition of damage of a tree or plant.

This refers to section 113(1).

Current:

• A person must not, without a Permit, remove, damage, kill or destroy any tree or plant on council land.
  

Proposed:

• A person must not, without a Permit, remove, damage, kill or destroy or adversely affect the health of any part of a tree or plant on council land.

Rationale:

This change redefines 'damage' in relation to trees or plants to also include ‘adversely affected health’ of a tree or plant. This will also include any part of the tree or plant, such as tree roots or flowers.