Vegetation management
Vegetation clearing requirements
Find out whether your proposed clearing activity is exempt or requires a permit or notification.
Choosing the appropriate clearing option
Information to help you choose the most appropriate clearing option for your proposed activity.
Accepted development vegetation clearing codes
Vegetation clearing activities that can be undertaken using a simple notification process.
Exempt clearing work
Routine vegetation clearing activities that do not require an approval or notification.
Development approvals for clearing native vegetation
If your proposed clearing activity is not permitted under other clearing options, you may be able to clear under a development approval for operational works, material change of use or reconfiguring a lot.
Monitoring and compliance of clearing activities
Information about audits, recordkeeping and fines for breaching vegetation management laws.
Clearing for environmental works
Special requirements and resources for applications to clear native vegetation for environmental works.
Clearing activities before and after natural disasters
How to manage vegetation clearing activities during or immediately after a disaster situation.
Area management plans
Information on using and applying for an area management plan to clear native vegetation.
Vegetation management and the Emissions Reduction Fund
Find out about the emissions reduction opportunities and methodologies which can be used under the Emissions Reduction Fund scheme.