Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

URBAN FOREST ACT 2023 - SECT 107

    (1)     This section applies if the conservator is satisfied on reasonable grounds that a development involves, or is likely to involve, an activity that would or may—

        (a)     damage a protected tree; or

        (b)     be prohibited groundwork in—

              (i)     the protection zone for a protected tree; or

              (ii)     a declared site.

    (2)     The conservator may give the territory planning authority written advice in relation to the development in accordance with section 108.

Note     If the territory planning authority refers a development application or changed application to the conservator under the Planning Act 2023

, s 170 or s 171, the conservator must, within the time required under that Act

, s 172, give the territory planning authority advice in relation to the development application.

    (3)     In this section:

"protected tree", in relation to a development, means a protected tree—

        (a)     on the land subject to the development; or

        (b)     on land adjoining the land subject to the development.