As a lifelong resident of the Blue MOuntains I am and always have been amazed at the sheer stupidity of our Council in regard to and amongst other things, Tree management.
See the link below Please.
http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sustainab...treemanagement
I have personally been refused permission to make small burnoffs at a Local observatory when I was the caretaker there and not once , several times. Almost All Sensible preparation could be deemed illegal.
I personally know a contractor who refused to clear an overgrown paddock as even that will breach Council regulations.
Recently I did get permission to remove some trees at a house I own but
That was difficult, expensive and time consuming. Permission was refused for one tree 2m away from the house.
Residents should be able to clear around their homes without fear of fines.