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Tree removal in Forest Glen
Need a tree removed in Forest Glen? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Forest Glen is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Forest Glen
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Spotted gum, Cabbage gum, Swamp oak, Grey box.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt)
That's Hornsby council's test. It lists 24 exempt species and 9 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Above All Tree Services were fantastic! Alex was tremendous when he came out to quote. Quick and easy and beyond happy with the work they’ve done for us. Feels like we’re living in a new place!”
Crane and truck on a street job
Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.
Sectional removal over the water
A gum taken down piece by piece from the top, each section lowered on ropes so nothing hits the house or the water.
Services in Forest Glen: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Forest Glen: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Forest Glen?
Often. Forest Glen is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Hornsby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Forest Glen?
97% of Forest Glen is mapped as bush fire prone land. Some homes here may be able to use the 10/50 rule, but it's decided address by address, so check yours with the RFS tool first. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Forest Glen?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Forest Glen and nearby Glenorie, Fiddletown and Canoelands.
How much does tree removal cost in Forest Glen?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On larger semi-rural blocks wide access often means bigger equipment and faster work, which helps the price. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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