Nominations to protect vegetation in the Brisbane City Council area can be made using an online form, sending an email or writing to Council. Nominations can be made to request protection for an individual tree, a group of trees or an area of vegetation.

The nomination must state how the vegetation meets at least one of the objects of the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL), including:

protecting the biodiversity values of the city, and/or

preserving natural landforms such as waterways, wetlands, bushlands, ridgelines and steep slopes, and/or

facilitating the retention of the landscape character, or cultural and historical values of the city.

How to nominate

To request Council assess vegetation for possible protection, complete the online nomination form.

For urgent nominations where the vegetation is under immediate threat, or for general vegetation protection enquiries, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Alternatively, send an email or written nomination to:

The Manager

Natural Environment Water and Sustainability

Brisbane City Council

GPO Box 1434

Brisbane Qld 4001.

Written nominations need to include at least the following information:

nominee's details

address of vegetation and location on site

description and approximate dimensions of the vegetation

a map and/or photos of the vegetation

values of the vegetation - for example, landscape amenity, habitat features, and/or cultural or historical significance

reasons for the request, including any possible threats to the vegetation.

Nominations will be assessed within 14 business days against the objectives of the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 to determine if a Vegetation Protection Order will be placed on the vegetation.

Council officers will be in contact if further information or a site visit is required.