Is the tree on private land?

Private trees are the responsibility of the property owner.

For issues with trees from neighbouring properties, please contact the Legal Services Commission of South Australia or refer to their Trees and the Law handbook.

http://www.lsc.sa.gov.au/
http://www.lsc.sa.gov.au/resources/Trees_and_the_Law_0514.pdf

Prune / asess / general tree enquiry

• Shedding of bark, leaves, gum nuts or small limbs, as well as fauna activities (i.e. birds, bees and possums) are natural events and are not sufficient reasons for assessment or pruning. Requests submitted on these grounds will not be considered. For more information, please click on the City of Burnside Urban Tree Strategy link below.

• Pruning around high voltage power lines is the responsibility of SA Power Networks. For more information, please click on the City of Burnside Managing trees around power lines link below or contact SAPN directly on 08 8404 5667 (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday).

PRIVATE TREES are the responsibility of property owners. Pruning will not be carried out by Council Operators on private trees.

Pruning requests will be assessed within 90 days.

URGENT matters including imminent danger or hazard are to be called through to City of Burnside on 83664200 for immediate attention.

Your request will be assessed, scheduled and it is estimated that all works will be completed within 90 days.

https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Environment-Sustainability/Trees/Urban-Tree-Strategy
https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Environment-Sustainability/Trees/Tree-Fact-Sheets
https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Environment-Sustainability/Trees/Managing-Trees-Around-Powerlines