Tree protection plans in Cairns
Specific, practical instructions that keep retained trees healthy and viable during and after construction.
- Accompanies your impact report
- Protection fencing and ground protection
- Root, trunk and canopy measures
- Avoids fines and disputes
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AQF Level 5Qualified consulting arborists
QAA memberQueensland Arboricultural Association
Own equipmentEWPs, grinders, chippers and trucks in-house
Fixed pricingThe price you’re given is the price you’ll pay
Essential tree care plans
A tree protection plan goes with a tree assessment and development impact report. It sets out exactly how protected trees must be managed on site during the development.
The plan includes a tree care requirement guide and detailed instructions for builders and contractors, so retained trees are properly protected and remain viable during and after construction.
We make sure the trees on your property, and your neighbours’ trees, are protected as required, which helps you avoid costly fines and disputes.
What the plan covers
Protection zones
Tree protection zones marked on the site plan.
Fencing and signage
Where protective fencing goes and what it must look like.
Ground protection
Measures to stop soil compaction over roots.
Root management
How to excavate near trees and treat cut roots.
Canopy and trunk protection
Pruning and wrapping to avoid machinery damage.
Monitoring
Project arborist inspections at key stages.
Safeguarding trees during construction
Construction is the most common cause of decline in mature trees. Compacted soil, cut roots and trunk damage can kill a tree slowly, years after the build is finished.
A tree protection plan sets out how to minimise damage to roots, trunks and canopies, so trees stay healthy and stable. It keeps the project compliant, preserves the landscape and supports long-term environmental health.
- Compliant with local regulations
- Healthy trees after the build
- Lower risk of fines and disputes
Simple, start to finish
One team handles the quote, the paperwork and the work itself, so nothing falls between the gaps.
Brief
Tell us about the site, the trees and what council or your project needs.
Site assessment
An AQF Level 5 consulting arborist inspects and measures the trees.
Report
We prepare a clear report to the relevant standard and council requirements.
Follow-through
We liaise with council and your team, and can carry out the approved work.
Tree Protection Plans near you
We provide tree protection plans across Cairns and Far North Queensland, from the northern beaches to Gordonvale, Port Douglas, Innisfail and the Tablelands. These are some of the areas we work in most often for this service.
Talk to an arborist
Call the office on (07) 4055 2516, or after hours for storm damage on 0447 925 135.
Tree Protection Plans questions
When do I need a tree protection plan?
When council requires trees to be retained on or next to a development site, usually as a condition of approval.
What is a tree protection zone?
It’s the area around a tree, calculated under AS 4970-2009, where activity is restricted to protect the roots and canopy.
Can you act as project arborist?
Yes. We can supervise works near trees and inspect at key stages to make sure the plan is followed.
What happens if protection isn’t followed?
Damaged protected trees can lead to fines, remediation orders and disputes with neighbours. A clear plan helps avoid that.
Related services
Development Impact Reports
Arboricultural impact assessments to AS 4970-2009 for development applications.
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Preliminary Tree Assessments
Tree data that guides a development layout before design begins.
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Site Consultations
Face-to-face, unbiased advice on what to do with the trees on your property.
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