Clearing codes
Step 2 – Secure exchange areas for vegetation clearing
Request a property report and vegetation maps
Before you start any clearing activities, we recommend you request a free property report and vegetation maps to help you identify which vegetation you are allowed to clear on your property.
The following accepted development vegetation clearing codes require you to legally secure an exchange area before clearing Category C and Category R vegetation above specified limits or in sensitive areas:
- clearing for an extractive industry
- clearing for infrastructure
- managing fodder harvesting
- managing regulated regrowth
- necessary environmental clearing.
If you are not using one of the codes listed above, go to step 3.
If you need to secure an exchange area for your proposed activity, read the code for requirements and fill in the application form. The guides have information on legally securing an exchange area.
- General guide to vegetation clearing codes (PDF, 1.7MB)
- Guide to voluntary declarations under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Exchange area application form (PDF, 674KB)
In this guide:
- 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