9.1.7.Clearing native vegetation

In areas without a regional vegetation management plan (RVMP), those who seek to remove more than a few trees for a house site or other council-approved development should consult the NSW Department of Environment and Heritage website  for clearing restrictions, legislation and policy or contact your local CMA office (see ‘Contacts’ for details).
The NSW Department of Environment and Heritage can impose stop-work notices to halt clearing, or remedial notices directing that restoration work be carried out.
Offences under the Act, including unauthorised clearing and failing to comply with a notice, are pursued in the Land and Environment Court.