Tree vandalism

Report tree vandalism

Reports of tree vandalism are treated confidentially and will be acted on immediately as a breach of the Tree Preservation Order.

As determined in the Tree Vandalism Policy, an investigation will occur and a $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to a successful prosecution. An offence under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979) can incur a penalty of up to $1.1 million.

To report tree vandalism or suspicious activity, please follow these steps:

  1. Record information, including:
    • the location and address
    • photos of person and/or vehicle details.
  2. Complete our online form or call Council and provide as much info as possible.

Contact Council

Our Customer Service Centre operates from 9am to 5pm. Our Council Rangers are on duty and contactable seven days a week from 5.30am to midnight.

Address: Customer Service Centre, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060

Telephone: (02) 9936 8100

Tree management plans and policies

We have key plans, policies and strategies that direct our management of trees on public and private land.

View our tree policies