Tree removal in Moreton Bay QLD is allowed under local councils laws, but you need to read the fine print to make sure you are doing everything legally. Once a tree reaches a certain height it is considered a "significant tree" and is protected by law. Even if the tree is on private property is is the communities tree and you may need permission to remove it. Please read the PDF for more details on exemption and what is protected and what tree can be removed in Moreton Bay council area without approval.

1. Moreton Bay Council
SUMMARY

2. MORETON BAY COUNCIL TREE
REMOVAL REGULATIONS
Can I remove a tree in Moreton Bay Council without a council permit?
Yes, but under certain conditions.
Under what conditions?
You can remove a tree on private land if it is not;
- Located within the Environmental area overlay and:
- Located in the Limited development zone; Caboolture West local plan - Green network precinct; Overlay
map - Riparian and wetland setbacks; or Water supply buffer on Overlay map - Infrastructure buffers;
- Native vegetation identified as a significant tree listed in Schedule 2 of Planning scheme policy - Heritage
and landscape character;
- A habitat tree.

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Does my council have an exempt tree list?
No, there are no exempt species.
How to apply for a tree removal permit
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/contact/
Go to the above online form and fill it out to make a formal request for tree removal approval.
Moreton Bay Council contact details
Phone: 07 3205 0555
Website: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Moreton Bay Council Tree Preservation order - TPO
The above is a summary for your local Councils tree preservation order. Please follow the link for the full
document.
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/mbrc-planning-scheme/info-sheets/native-vegetation/

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Redcliffe 4020
Clontarf 4019
Deception Bay 4508
Kippa-Ring 4021
Margate 4019
Newport 4020
Rothwell 4022
Scarborough 4020
Woody Point 4019
Albany Creek 4035
Arana Hills 4054
Bray Park 4500
Brendale 4500
Eatons Hill 4037

6. Everton Hills 4053
Ferny Hills 4055
Griffin 4503
Kallangur 4503
Lawnton 4501
Mango Hill 4509
Murrumba Downs 4503
North Lakes 4509
Petrie 4502
Strathpine 4500
Warner 4500
Armstrong Creek 4520
Bunya 4055
Camp Mountain 4520
Cashmere 4500
Cedar Creek 4520
Clear Mountain 4500
Closeburn 4520
Dakabin 4503
Dayboro 4521
Draper 4520
Highvale 4520
Jollys Lookout 4520
Joyner 4500
King Scrub 4521
Kobble Creek 4520
Kurwongbah 4503
Laceys Creek 4521
Mount Glorious 4520
Mount Nebo 4520
Mount Pleasant 4521
Mount Samson 4520
Ocean View 4521

7. Rush Creek 4521
Samford Valley 4520
Samford Village 4520
Samsonvale 4520
Whiteside 4503
Wights Mountain 4520
Yugar 4520
Beachmere 4510
Bellmere 4510
Burpengary 4505
Burpengary East 4505
Caboolture 4510
Caboolture South 4510
Deception Bay 4508
Donnybrook 4510
Elimbah 4516
Godwin Beach 4511
Meldale 4510
Moodlu 4510
Morayfield 4506
Narangba 4504
Ningi 4511
Sandstone Point 4511
Toorbul 4510
Upper Caboolture 4510
Bellthorpe 4514
Booroobin 4552
Bracalba 4512
Campbells Pocket 4521
Cedarton 4514
Commissioners Flat 4514
D'Aguilar 4514
Delaneys Creek 4514

8. Moorina 4506
Mount Delaney 4514
Mount Mee 4521
Neurum 4514
Rocksberg 4510
Stanmore 4514
Stony Creek 4514
Wamuran 4512
Wamuran Basin 4512
Woodford 4514
Banksia Beach 4507
Bellara 4507
Bongaree 4507
Welsby 4507
White Patch 4507
Woorim 4507
Moreton Bay 4510
This is a summary of the stated councils Tree Preservation Orders. The above information was accurate at the time of posting, but you should always check with
council before removing trees if you are unsure. The above information deals with trees on private property.