33Direction to remove tree etc. endangering public safety on public National Land

33 Direction to remove tree etc. endangering public safety on public National Land

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