Under the New Vegetation Protection Orders (VPOs), Brisbane City Council is pushing to save 14 significant trees in Sherwood alone.
The New Vegetation Protection Orders will protect 180 significant trees across Brisbane.
Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL)
Brisbane City Council’s Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL) protects the city’s natural assets. With this law, Council has a means to protect the city’s biodiversity. Also, there is better management of the impact of weeds and hazardous vegetation. Consequently, this encourages the preservation of native flora and fauna.
Also, natural landforms can be preserved. These include bushland, wetlands, and waterway corridors. These also include ridgelines and steep slopes.
Additionally, restricting indiscriminate clearing of vegetation keeps the city’s landscape intact. This will preserve the city’s historical and cultural values.
Interestingly, NALL is not a land-use control. However, it does require landowners to adopt a responsible approach in vegetation management. Along with the Brisbane City Plan 2014, NALL is an important consideration in any proposal to build on, subdivide, or develop land. If you are buying a new property, you can contact Council or undertake a property search to find out if it is affected by a NALL.
With a promise to keep Brisbane green, Council has been protecting vegetation with local laws since 1991. Local laws provide a balance between lifestyle and the need to protect the city’s environment, people, and property.
Vegetation Protection Orders (VPOs)
Under the NALL, BCC is authorised to protect significant trees and vegetation. Additionally, Council provides support to owners who have protected vegetation on their property. With this, owners can still use the land or manage the protected vegetation in it.
Under the law, making a VPO involves three things. Initially, vegetation must be nominated for protection. Then, Council assesses their suitability. Lastly, the community makes their submissions for Council consideration.
Significant Trees in Sherwood
Here is a list of the significant trees in Sherwood that are in the new VPOs.
| Tree | Properties |
| 1 Forest Red Gum |
81 and 83 Berry Street |
| 1 Forest Red Gum |
80 Hamilton Street 135a and 137 Hilda Street |
| 1 Hoop Pine |
107 and 111 Borden Street |
| 1 Hoop Pine | 11 Junction Street |
| 1 Hoop Pine | 18 and 20 Magazine Street 69 and 71 Berry Street |
| 1 Hoop Pine | 373 and 377 Oxley Road |
| 1 Hoop Pine | 58 and 58A Robertson Street 103 and 107 Dewar Terrace |
| 2 Hoop Pines | 351 Oxley Road |
| 2 Weeping Figs |
22, 24, 26, and 30 Douglas Street 1/28 and 2/28 Douglas Street Douglas Park |
| 1 Weeping Fig | 3 Jolimont Street |
| 1 Weeping Fig | 35, 37, and 39 Linda Street 56 Lilly Street |
| 1 Bunya Pine and 1 Crows Ash |
533 Sherwood Road 20 Egmont Street |
To see the full list, click here.
