Recreational Tree Climbing Laws

Ross E · 29th August 2010, 09:53 AM

Does any one know if there are any laws or regulations in regards to recreational tree climbing in council parks or national parks. I contacted Brisbane city council and they said not to their knowledge, but that they would contact their lawyers. That was a couple of weeks ago and still no response.

Eric Frei · 29th August 2010, 10:40 AM

LOL, well national parks it's not on .... apparently.

I would say as long as you do not damage the trees, go for it. Heck they let all sorts of people climb on Kangaroo Point cliff face and many have fallen too!

I go down the local park here in Springwood and set stuff up the trees often, shoot my videos there etc, but that's Logan Council. Brisbane City Council is a monolith.

Now if you are running as a business venture, like charging for rec climbs that could be a different story.

The thing is will BCC tell you the law or tell you what their lawyers want to cover their asses? That's the thing. Keep us informed if they respond.

derwoodii · 29th August 2010, 08:45 PM

If when dealing with Government or Councils on issues like this consider.
"It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission" Grace Hopper.

Carry on.

Ross E · 31st August 2010, 04:31 PM

I received a reply today.
Strangely enough it was just after climbing a tree in my local park.

If you follow the link down to section 16.
Apparently it is to stop damage to trees and yourself.

http://services.dip.qld.gov.au/local...res20-4-99.pdf

To find out any other laws you can go here.

Local laws online?-?Department of Infrastructure and Planning

Eric Frei · 31st August 2010, 06:56 PM

Well, typical.

Let lawyers run the planet what do you expect.

29th August 2010, 09:53 AM	#1
Ross E I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2	Recreational Tree Climbing Laws Does any one know if there are any laws or regulations in regards to recreational tree climbing in council parks or national parks. I contacted Brisbane city council and they said not to their knowledge, but that they would contact their lawyers. That was a couple of weeks ago and still no response.

29th August 2010, 10:40 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Recreational Tree Climbing Laws LOL, well national parks it's not on .... apparently. I would say as long as you do not damage the trees, go for it. Heck they let all sorts of people climb on Kangaroo Point cliff face and many have fallen too! I go down the local park here in Springwood and set stuff up the trees often, shoot my videos there etc, but that's Logan Council. Brisbane City Council is a monolith. Now if you are running as a business venture, like charging for rec climbs that could be a different story. The thing is will BCC tell you the law or tell you what their lawyers want to cover their asses? That's the thing. Keep us informed if they respond. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

29th August 2010, 08:45 PM	#3
derwoodii Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 407	Re: Recreational Tree Climbing Laws If when dealing with Government or Councils on issues like this consider. "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission" Grace Hopper. Carry on.

31st August 2010, 04:31 PM	#4
Ross E I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2	Re: Recreational Tree Climbing Laws I received a reply today. Strangely enough it was just after climbing a tree in my local park. If you follow the link down to section 16. Apparently it is to stop damage to trees and yourself. http://services.dip.qld.gov.au/local...res20-4-99.pdf To find out any other laws you can go here. Local laws online?-?Department of Infrastructure and Planning

31st August 2010, 06:56 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Recreational Tree Climbing Laws Well, typical. Let lawyers run the planet what do you expect. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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