The South Australian Government has released additional guidance for stakeholders on new planning regulations to better protect Adelaide’s tree canopy and safeguard large, mature trees from destruction.

The publication, Tree Reform Information (PDF, 5034 KB), provides further details on the new regulations, with a focus on how the transitional provisions work in different scenarios.

The regulations came into immediate effect to prevent wide-spread destruction of trees that are newly protected under these changes.

Existing development applications and approvals have 12 months to be actioned before being impacted by these changes.

Find out more about significant and regulated tree planning requirements.