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Tree removal in Frenchs Forest
Need a tree removed in Frenchs Forest? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Frenchs Forest is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Frenchs Forest
Bushland edge on sandstone.
- Big native trees on steep, rocky blocks, often right at the back fence where the bush starts.
- Narrow side access and slopes: most removals here are sectional, lowered on ropes.
- Shallow soil over sandstone means root plates can fail when the ground is saturated after heavy rain.
Trees we often see in bushland edge on sandstone: Sydney red gum, Red bloodwood, Scribbly gum, Sydney peppermint.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt)
That's Northern Beaches council's test. It lists 45 exempt species and 11 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Alex was great, had a tree I needed removing along our fence in Collaroy. Was overquoted by other companies. The rest of the crew came out the next day. Top quality work with no corners cut. If I…”
Crane over a hedge and footpath
Crew unloading from the barge
Crane lift between apartment blocks
Services in Frenchs Forest: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Frenchs Forest: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Frenchs Forest?
Often. Frenchs Forest is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Northern Beaches guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Frenchs Forest?
49% of Frenchs Forest is mapped as bush fire prone land, mostly along its bushland edges. The 10/50 rule may apply to some addresses — check yours with the RFS tool. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Frenchs Forest?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Frenchs Forest and nearby Forestville, Oxford Falls and Killarney Heights.
How much does tree removal cost in Frenchs Forest?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On steep, rocky bushland blocks most removals are sectional, lowered on ropes, which takes longer than a clear drop. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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