Most councils in Sydney operate along the same lines as GCCC. TPO's and TMO's are usually fairly well qualified Arborists, but levels of experience vary greatly. If VTA does not reveal obvious defects, councils will often request an independant Arb report. Similarly, tree owners often obtain a report either to challenge a council's decision or to add credibility to an application.
As I previously posted, Campbelltown CC (south west Sydney) requires a report with every removal application, but does not seem to care about the content of the report and seldom refuse an application??? |