‘Developers are “arborist-shopping”, so they can get on with tree chopping

by Huw Bradshaw, The North Shore Lorikeet, 19 February 2026. Read HERE


There has been a significant increase in tree poisonings in Ku-ring-gai.

It’s important to report any suspicious activity to council as quickly as possible with evidence particularly photos of tree removal contractors trucks, number plates etc.

Steps to Report Illegal Tree Removal

• Check First if a permit was issued for the address by using Ku-ring-gai Council map viewer
  
  
• Urgent Matters: Call the dedicated 24/7 Tree Hotline: 9424 0400
  
  
• Online Reporting: Use the Link: Ku-ring-gai Council e-requests portal https://krg.t1cloud.com/…/article/Unauthorised_tree_works to submit a formal request
  
  
• Email details and photos to krg@krg.nsw.gov.au 
  
  
  
  

26 March 2026