A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.
Regulated tree means— (a) a living tree on leased land that— (i) is at least 8m high; or (ii) has a canopy at least 8m wide; or (iii) has 1 trunk that, 1.4m above natural ground level, has— (A) a circumference of at least 1m; or (B) a diameter of at least 318mm; or (iv) has 2 or more trunks and, 1.4m above natural ground level, the average circumference of the trunks is at least 625mm, and— (A) the sum of the circumferences of each trunk is at least 1m; or (B) the sum of the diameters of each trunk is at least 318mm; or (v) regardless of the size of the tree—has been planted for not more than 5 years— (A) under a canopy contribution agreement; or (B) in accordance with a tree protection condition of a development approval; or (b) a dead native tree on leased land that, 1.4m above natural ground level, has a trunk with— (i) a circumference of at least 1.88m; or (ii) a diameter of at least 600mm.
A regulated tree is a tree on leased land that meets one or more statutory tests, such as minimum height, canopy width or trunk size. Certain newly planted trees required under a canopy agreement or development approval are also regulated even before they reach the usual size thresholds, and large dead native trees can qualify. Owners should not rely only on a quick visual estimate; the tree should be measured at the specified height and checked before pruning or removal.