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The Definition of a canopy tree in Clause 52.37

Here are the definitions of canopy tree in Clause 52.37-1:

  • canopy tree means a tree that has:

    • a height of more than 5 metres above ground level; and

    • a trunk circumference of more than 0.5 metres, measured at 1.4 metres above ground level; and

    • a canopy diameter of at least 4 metres;

  • boundary canopy tree means a canopy tree if any part of its trunk is within:

    • 6 metres of the narrowest street frontage of a lot; or

    • 4.5 metres of the rear boundary of a lot;

  • new canopy tree means a canopy tree proposed to be planted. It must be a species and type that will, at maturity, have:

    • an expected height of at least 6 metres above ground level; and

    • an expected canopy diameter of at least 4 metres.