Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

URBAN FOREST ACT 2023 - SECT 57

    (1)     This section applies to a tree if—

        (a)     it is an Aboriginal cultural tree; or

        (b)     for a tree other than an Aboriginal cultural tree—the conservator decides to provisionally register the tree.

    (2)     The conservator must provisionally register the tree by entering the following information in the tree register:

        (a)     enough information to allow the tree to be identified;

Note     Information about the location or nature of an Aboriginal cultural tree is restricted information unless the conservator declares in writing that it is not (see s 74).

        (b)     if practicable, the tree's botanical name and any relevant horticultural information;

        (c)     a description of the protection zone for the tree;

        (d)     an indication that the registration is provisional;

        (e)     the period of the provisional registration.

    (3)     The conservator must give written notice of provisional registration of an Aboriginal cultural tree to the heritage council and each representative Aboriginal organisation.