44Tree protection directions

44 Tree protection directions (1) A decision-maker in relation to a protected tree may give a direction (a tree protection direction) to do or not do something to protect the protected tree to— (a) the lessee or occupier of the land where the tree is located; or (b) anyone carrying out an activity that may affect the tree. Example to erect a fence around a tree (2) A tree protection direction must be given in accordance with any criteria determined under section 43. (3) A tree protection direction may be given orally or in writing. (4) However, if the direction is given orally, the decision-maker must give the direction in writing as soon as practicable and not later than 7 days after the oral direction is given. (5) The written direction must state the period for which it is in force.

protected tree includes a tree that has been nominated for registration under section 54, if the conservator has not— (a) decided whether to provisionally register the tree under section 55; or (b) refused to consider the nomination under section 54.