Australian Capital Territory
Tree Protection (Criteria for Tree Management Precincts) Determination (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2006—58
made under the
Tree Protection Act 2005 s38 (Criteria for Tree Management Precincts)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Under section 38 of the Tree Protection Act 2005 the Minister may determine criteria for the declaration of a tree management precinct.
The criteria enable the Minister to declare a Tree Management Precinct when:
•	a risk of net loss of canopy cover is identified (e.g. areas of high development pressure);
•	an area is listed under the Heritage Act 2004 as Heritage Precinct to protect the contribution of the trees to the heritage values; and
•	a new estate development is under construction to provide protection for trees retained through the greenfield planning processes.
Clause 3(2) provides for the Minister to consider the broader objectives of the Territory Plan and associated planning by the ACT Planning and Land Authority when declaring an area as a Tree Management Precinct.