The Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate has called for expressions of interest from community members who would like to serve on its Tree Advisory Panel.
The main responsibilities of the Panel are to provide advice to the ACT Conservator on a range of matters.
The Directorate said these would include consideration of trees for inclusion on the ACT Tree Register; advice on activities relating to protected trees, including removal, groundwork and selective pruning; and reconsideration of decisions made by the Conservator.
It said applicants must have extensive experience in the areas of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, natural and cultural heritage or landscape architecture and must also have an understanding of the hazards and risks associated with trees in an urban environment.
The Directorate said Panel members must also be prepared to act as expert witnesses on matters brought before the ACT Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal relating to decisions made by the Conservator under the Tree Protection Act 2005 or advice provided by the Conservator to the ACT Planning and Land Authority under the Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991.
It said appointments to the panel will be made by the Minister based on a person’s expertise in one or more of the above fields.
The Directorate said the term of each appointment will be for at least one year, but not exceeding two years, and individual representatives may be reappointed.
It said Panel meetings will be held approximately every month or more frequently as required.
Two appointments will be made by the Minister for a two-year term.
Expressions of interest can be sent to the Directorate at GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 to arrive on or before 20 July.
