13Meaning of protection zone for protected tree

13 Meaning of protection zone for protected tree (1) For this Act, the protection zone for a protected tree is— (a) the area under the canopy of the tree; and (b) the 2m wide area surrounding the vertical projection of the canopy; and (c) the 4m wide area surrounding the trunk as measured at 1m above natural ground level. (2) However, if another protection zone is defined in a tree management plan in force for the protected tree, that protection zone is the protection zone for the tree.

Definitions Division 3.1