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Recommended resources for:

  • cutting neighbours' overhanging branches, and roots
  • protected trees
  • clearing native vegetation, and burn-offs
  • resolving tree disputes
  • going to court over a nuisance complaint.

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Tree laws

Victoria Law Foundation
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Information about the laws on trees in Victoria. Includes when you can cut overhanging branches and how to resolve disputes.

Published:
2015

Burning off

Country Fire Authority
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Information about when you can burn off grass and weeds, for example, and what you must do beforehand.

Published:
2015

Trees: a guide to the laws in Victoria

Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
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A guide to the law in Victoria about resolving tree disputes.

Published:
2017

Tree FAQs

Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
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FAQs about tree disputes.

Published:
2017

How to resolve a neighbourhood dispute

Victoria Law Foundation
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Hints on how to resolve a neighbourhood dispute, including talking with your neighbours, making complaints to your local council, getting legal advice and taking legal action.

Published:
2015

Going to court over 'nuisance'

Fitzroy Legal Service Inc.
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If your neighbour's trees are interfering with your property, and you cannot resolve the dispute, this information explains what is involved going to court over this 'nuisance'.

Published:
2015

Want to speak with someone about trees? Your local council is a good place to start.

This information relates to laws in Victoria
This page was last updated on September 27, 2017