Working on or around protected trees

​Get a resource consent to work on or around protected trees

​Get an arborist's report for extensive works

If the works you are proposing are extensive and you need a resource consent, you may also need an arborist's report written by a qualified arborist.

The arborist report should include at the minimum:

• the infringements to either Auckland Unitary Plan or the Auckland Council District Plan (HGI section)
• any existing cleared area on site in square meters
• any proposed vegetation clearance levels in square meters
• all affected proposed vegetation identified and located on a tree site plan (in bush sites include bush lines and plot canopy species)
• Outline of proposal and construction methodology, including machinery use and access
• Arboricultural assessment on these works (effects on vegetation)
• suggested tree protection methodologies
• (Kauri Dieback) measures
• proposed replanting and maintenance schedule
• weed control.

If you would like to carry out works to or around protected trees, you may also need documents like, an ecological and/or landscape report.

Get professional advice

If you are planning to work on or around protected trees, visit the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ Arb) for advice on engaging a professional.

Apply for a resource consent to prune or undertake works within the protected root zone of notable trees

You can apply to prune or undertake works within the protected root zone of notable (scheduled) trees without incurring a (deposit or charge) fixed fee. To apply for a resource consent for any other works on or near protected trees, a fixed fee applies.