10/50 vegetation clearing – NSW Rural Fire Service
New laws are now in place which help people prepare their homes for bush fires in NSW.
You can now find out if your property is in a 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Entitlement Area using our online tool.
The new laws allow people in a designated 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Entitlement Area to:
- Clear trees on their property within 10 metres of a home, without seeking approval; and
- Clear underlying vegetation such as shrubs (but not trees) on their property within 50 metres of a home, without seeking approval.
The new laws are supported by the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice.
A series of frequently asked questions has been published to provide additional information and can be accessed on our 10/50 Vegetation Clearing page.