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  4. Land and vegetation management
  5. Vegetation management
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Clearing codes and approvals

Exempt clearing work

Routine vegetation clearing activities that do not require an approval or notification.

Clearing codes

  • Step 1 – Choose the right code
  • Step 2 – Secure exchange areas for vegetation clearing
  • Step 3 – Notify us before clearing
  • Step 4 – Code compliance and recordkeeping

Area management plans (AMPs)

Information on using and applying for an area management plan to clear native vegetation.

Development approvals

  • Applying for a development approval
  • Meeting SDAP State code 16 requirements

Declared areas

Search clearing code notifications

Review of clearing codes

Our accepted development clearing codes for low-risk clearing activities have been reviewed to incorporate best practice and the latest science.

Read about the review process and outcomes of consultation and associated reports from our library catalogue.

What's new

Fire management factsheet

Download the clearing for bushfire management factsheet (PDF, 150.5 KB)

Native vegetation scientific expert panel report

View the Native Vegetation Scientific Expert Panel Report and recommendations on native vegetation management and the Queensland Government’s Response.

Contact us

For more information about vegetation management, please contact us.

Do it online

  • Request a property report and maps
  • Notify us of clearing activities
  • View register of clearing notifications
  • Search the vegetation management regional ecosystem description database (VM REDD)
  • Watch the vegetation management video tutorial

Vegetation management

  • Understanding Queensland's native vegetation clearing laws
  • Property reports and vegetation mapping
  • Clearing codes and approvals
  • Landholder clearing guides
  • Property checks
  • SLATS vegetation management analysis

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