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Bushfire hazard reduction and APZ clearing

Bushland-backed block? Reduce the fuel load and create a safer buffer around your home.

$20M Public Liability insured Cert III qualified arborists Crane & EWP capability Free, no-obligation quotes Local & family operated

Many Hills properties back onto bushland, which is part of the appeal and part of the risk. Reducing the fuel load around your home makes a real difference.

We carry out bushfire hazard reduction and asset protection zone work for properties across the acreage belt, from Glenorie and Galston to Arcadia and Maraylya. That includes thinning, removing ladder fuels, clearing undergrowth and creating a defendable buffer around the home.

Where the 10/50 vegetation clearing entitlement applies, certain clearing near your home is allowed without approval. The rules are specific, so we work within them and can explain what applies to your block.

What is included

  • Asset protection zone creation
  • Fuel load reduction
  • Undergrowth and ladder fuel clearing
  • Canopy thinning and separation
  • 10/50 entitlement clearing where eligible
  • Clearing combustible material from around homes
  • Ongoing seasonal maintenance
  • On-site mulching of cleared material

Not sure exactly what you need? That is what we are here for. Send a photo or give us a call and we will point you the right way.

How it works

Simple, safe, and tidy

1

Get in touch

Call us or text a photo of the tree with your suburb. We will give you a quote, often the same day.

2

Free on-site assessment

For larger jobs we visit, confirm scope and access, and check any council requirements.

3

Safe, insured work

Our qualified arborists complete the job to Australian Standard AS 4373, fully insured to $20M.

4

Full clean-up

We chip the branches, cart everything away and leave your property clean and tidy.

Service area

Bushfire Hazard Reduction & APZ across the Hills District

Based in Middle Dural, we cover 30km across the Hills, Hornsby and the upper north shore.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is a 10/50 vegetation clearing entitlement?

It allows eligible residents in designated areas to clear certain trees within 10 metres of a home and underlying vegetation within 50 metres, without approval. Eligibility depends on your location. See our resources for more, or ask us.

Will hazard reduction strip my block bare?

No. Good hazard reduction is selective. We reduce the fuel that carries fire while keeping the established canopy and the character of your block.

When is the best time to do this?

Ideally before the bushfire season, through the cooler months, so your block is prepared when the risk rises.

Get started

Get your free quote today

Call us, text a photo, or request a quote online. Free quotes, no obligation, 7 days a week across Middle Dural and the Hills.

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