Consulting Arborist on the North Shore
AQF Level 5 consulting arborist · 25+ years’ experience · Upper and Lower North Shore
Sydney Arborist prepares arborist reports for homeowners, builders and architects across the North Shore, from Hornsby and Wahroonga down to Mosman and North Sydney. Reports are written to meet each council’s requirements and AS 4970.
Services on the North Shore
- Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) for development applications
- Tree Protection Plans (TPP) and Specifications for building sites
- Preliminary Tree Assessments at the start of a project, to guide the design
- Arborist Reports, including reports for tree removal applications
- Project Arborist services: protection inspections, hold points and certification during construction
- Root Investigation and Mapping where works come close to significant trees
Trees and development on the North Shore
Large canopy trees are a defining feature of the North Shore, and councils here take tree protection seriously. Parts of the upper North Shore contain remnant Blue Gum High Forest and Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest, both listed ecological communities, which can bring extra requirements on sites nearby.
On the lower North Shore, lots are often smaller and steeper, so root zones of neighbours’ trees and street trees frequently cross the boundary. Where a design reaches into a tree’s Notional Root Zone (NRZ), council will usually want it assessed.
Example from a recent North Shore site
Tree Location Plan from a North Shore site. Site details removed.
Suburbs we cover
Hornsby, Asquith, Waitara, Wahroonga, Warrawee, Turramurra, Pymble, St Ives, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, Roseville, Pennant Hills, Beecroft, Cherrybrook, Chatswood, Willoughby, Castlecrag, Northbridge, Artarmon, Lane Cove, Longueville, Greenwich, Hunters Hill, Woolwich, North Sydney, Crows Nest, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Mosman, and surrounding suburbs.
Councils
Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby, Willoughby, North Sydney, Lane Cove, Mosman and Hunters Hill councils.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an arborist report for a DA on the North Shore?
If your works come near trees protected under council’s controls, including neighbours’ trees and street trees, council will usually ask for an Arboricultural Impact Assessment with the DA.
Can I remove a tree on my property?
Most North Shore councils require approval before a protected tree is removed or heavily pruned. An arborist report sets out the tree’s condition and the reasons for the application.
Does it matter which council my property is in?
Yes. Each council has its own tree controls and report requirements, and the report is prepared to suit the council assessing your application.
How do I get a quote?
Call 0423 568 159 or send your plans through the contact page. A fixed quote is given before any work starts.
Need an arborist report in the North Shore? Call Antony on 0423 568 159 or send your plans.