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South Australia’s tree protection legislation has recently been further strengthened, closing an important loophole.

Following sustained community pressure, South Australia’s Planning & Design Code was amended in May 2024. New tree protection policies meant that most native tree species were protected provided

1. They had a circumference larger than 1 (previously 2m) for a Regulated Tree and 2m (previously 3m) for a Significant Tree; and
2. They were more than 3m (previously 10m) from a dwelling or in-ground swimming pool

However, there was a loop hole.

All residents are invited to attend the SPRA General Meeting.
7pm on Wednesday October 16th
in the St Peters Banquet Hall, St Peters Street.

Come along and hear presentations by Council’s Arborist, Matthew Cole
and Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, Geoff Parsons.
Mathew and Geoff will also answer your questions.

Please share the Facebook Event.

SPRA nominated this tree for the 20 Metre Trees 2024 Competition.

Great news. This tree made it to the list of ten finalists. Please vote.

It has been suggested that SPRA should enter a local tree in the 2024 SA Tree of the Year Contest.

The organisers of the competition, 20 Metre Trees (facebook), will open nominations soon.

Do you know of a local tree that should be entered? If so, please contact Evonne Moore info@stpeters.asn.au and tell her why this tree is important to you. A story and photo will help in the application process. SPRA can assist with this.