The 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice (10/50
Code) was introduced on 1 August 2014, in response to the 2013
bushfires.The 10/50 Code relates to residential properties, and
'high risk facilities' including childcare centres, schools
and hospitals.
Under the Rural Fires Act 1997(NSW) a property within a
10/50 vegetation entitlement clearing area, may remove, destruct
(by any means other than by fire) or prune trees within 10 metres
of a building containing habitable rooms and other vegetation
within 50 metres of a building containing habitable
rooms.1
All vegetation (other than mangroves and salt marsh on public
land) may be removed without permission despite any requirement for
consent under the Native Vegetation Act 2003 (NSW) or the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW)
(EP&A Act). Vegetation clearing in accordance
with the 10/50 Code is considered to be authorised clearing under
NSW Legislation.
