30Direction to prune tree etc. overhanging public National Land

30 Direction to prune tree etc. overhanging public National Land

(1) This section applies if the Minister reasonably believes that a tree or other plant: (a) is overhanging public National Land; and (b) is likely to obstruct or inconvenience anyone on the public National Land. (2) The Minister may, by written notice (a plant pruning direction) given to an occupier of the land on which the tree or other plant is growing, direct the person to prune the tree or other plant. (3) A plant pruning direction must specify: (a) the public National Land to which it relates; and (b) the tree or other plant to be pruned; and (c) how the tree or plant must be pruned; and (d) the period, starting after the day the direction is given, within which the pruning must be carried out, which must be: (i) not less than 5 business days; or (ii) in an urgent case—a shorter period specified in the direction.