Tree work in Victoria Point
Victoria Point is a bayside suburb in Redland City, facing Moreton Bay in Brisbane's south-east. It mixes established homes on large blocks, newer estates and pockets of remnant bushland. The Redlands are known for their koalas and their red soils, and both shape tree removal in Victoria Point.
Koala country
The Redlands have long been home to koalas, and their habitat runs through suburbs including Victoria Point. Queensland Government koala habitat mapping covers much of the area, and Redland City Council's planning scheme includes environmental and koala-related overlays.
In practice this means that before a native tree is removed in Victoria Point, someone should check the mapping. Some trees can be removed without approval; others need it. If in doubt, call council. Fines and replanting orders for unlawful clearing fall on the landowner.
A careful contractor will also look into the target tree and the canopy around it before work starts, and stop if a koala is present.
Bayside conditions
Wind and salt. Onshore winds come straight off the bay. Salt spray burns the foliage of trees not suited to the coast, causing dieback and dead wood. Palms dry out and drop fronds faster than inland.
Storms across the bay. Summer storms often cross Moreton Bay and arrive at full strength on the foreshore. Tall gums, top-heavy palms and brittle poincianas are the usual casualties.
Soils. On the rises, the Redlands' red volcanic soils are well drained and fertile, and trees grow vigorously. Towards the bay and along creek lines, ground is sandier or wetter, roots spread wide, and trees on soaked ground are more likely to topple.
The trees we see most
- Eucalypts. Queensland blue gum, tallowwood and scribbly gum, often native remnants left when blocks were developed.
- Paperbarks and casuarinas. Common near the water and in wetter ground.
- Palms. Cocos and fan palms in gardens and around pools. See palm tree removal.
- Poinciana. Wide, brittle and often over roofs and driveways.
Common Victoria Point jobs
- Removing exotic and weed trees, such as cocos palms and umbrella trees, which usually need no approval.
- Native tree removal where approval has been checked or obtained.
- Dead wood and storm damage clean-ups.
- Palm clean-ups before storm season.
- Stump grinding after removals. See stump grinding.
Before you book
Have a look at what is mapped on your block, or ask the contractor to check it with the quote. Note the type of tree if you know it, how tall it is, how close it is to the house and power lines, and the access. The storm season checklist is also worth reading before summer.
Getting a price
Call the Victoria Point line above or use the form. Guide price bands for tree removal and other work are on the prices page. A firm price comes after someone has seen the tree.