Mortdale based. Sydney wide. 15 years on the tools.
Vegetation Management Contractors Sydney
AQF Level 5 arborists, $20M public liability and council paperwork handled. Tell us about the job and we call you back the same day.
★ 5.0 from 71 Google reviewsAQF Level 5 arboristsISO 9001 certified$20M public liability
Vegetation management for councils, utilities and large sites
From powerline and asset clearance to bushfire fuel reduction, easements, reserves and strata grounds, True Roots delivers compliant, well-documented vegetation management across Sydney — with the qualifications, insurance and machinery that government and commercial work demands.
Vegetation management isn’t a one-off clear — it’s keeping trees, scrub and regrowth under control around the things that matter: power lines, roads, fire trails, buildings, fences and boundaries. Done badly it’s a safety risk and a compliance problem; done well it protects assets, reduces bushfire fuel and keeps sites safe and accessible year-round.
True Roots is built for this work. We’re a council and utility contractor led by AQF Level 5 arborists, ISO 9001 certified and fully insured ($20M public liability) — so councils, utilities, strata managers, builders and large property owners can engage us with confidence. We plan the program, work safely around live assets, mulch and recycle the material, and give you the documentation you need. We operate across St George, the Sutherland Shire, Canterbury-Bankstown and greater Sydney.
Vegetation management services
Powerline & asset clearance
Safe clearance of vegetation around power lines, structures and infrastructure, worked around live assets.
Bushfire fuel reduction
Asset protection zones and fuel-load reduction to keep homes, sites and communities safer through fire season.
Easements, reserves & fire trails
Clearing and maintenance of easements, road reserves, fire trails, fence lines and boundaries — one-off or scheduled.
Strata & commercial grounds
Ongoing vegetation control for strata complexes, commercial sites and large properties — tidy, safe and compliant.
Our plant and crews
How a program runs
1. Assess & plan
We scope the site, identify hazards, protected vegetation and assets, and set a one-off or scheduled plan.
2. Work safely around assets
Clearing and trimming around power lines, structures and traffic — with the right gear and controls.
3. Mulch & recycle
Material is chipped, mulched and recycled on site wherever possible, with debris removed cleanly.
4. Report & maintain
We document the work and can schedule recurring maintenance so vegetation never gets out of hand.
Why councils and utilities engage us
Qualified & compliant
AQF Level 5 arborists working to Australian Standards, with the documentation government and commercial clients require.
Insured & certified
$20M public liability and ISO 9001 certification — the credentials needed to work on council, utility and commercial sites.
Indigenous-owned
A genuine point of difference for government and corporate procurement and reconciliation-aligned contracts.
What you get when you engage us as a vegetation management contractor
| You usually ask for | True Roots |
|---|---|
| Insurance | $20M public liability and icare workers compensation, certificates of currency sent with the quote |
| Safety documents | SWMS sent with the quote; traffic control arranged for roadside work |
| Quality system | ISO 9001 certified |
| Supplier status | Registered NSW Government supplier on buy.nsw; LGCA approved supplier; Indigenous-owned |
| Utility experience | Asplundh contract for powerline vegetation management in regional NSW; crews authorised for the Essential Energy, Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy networks, ESI Certificate II and current first aid |
| Qualifications | AQF Level 5 consulting arborist (Diploma of Arboriculture AHC50524) |
| Plant | Our own chipper, loader and tip trucks; mulch left on site where the client wants it |
On bush-edge properties we check the NSW RFS 10/50 tool before clearing. See also council tree services, commercial tree services and land clearing.
Vegetation management questions
What’s the difference between vegetation management and land clearing?
Land clearing is usually a one-off clear of a site to bare, usable ground. Vegetation management is ongoing control — keeping growth in check around assets like power lines, roads, fire trails and buildings, often on a scheduled program. We do both.
Can you work around power lines and live assets?
Yes. We clear vegetation safely around power lines, structures and infrastructure using the right equipment and controls, and plan the work to keep assets and people safe.
Do you do bushfire asset protection zones and the 10/50 rule?
Yes — we carry out fuel-load reduction and asset protection zone work, and clear within the NSW 10/50 vegetation clearing rule where a property qualifies.
Do you take on ongoing contracts for councils and strata?
We do. We can set up scheduled maintenance programs for councils, utilities, strata and commercial clients, with documentation and reporting for each visit.
Are you insured and qualified for government and commercial work?
Yes — AQF Level 5 arborists, ISO 9001 certified and $20M public liability insured, with experience as a council and utility contractor.
Programs we run
Our contracts range from powerline clearance for utilities and roadside programs for councils through to bushfire hazard reduction on private acreage — with recent crews working near powerlines using specialist machinery, and chippers processing cleared vegetation on site. Every program is scoped in writing, run to SWMS and documented with photos.
Vegetation management for councils, utilities and developers
Crews trained for vegetation work near lines; we hold an Asplundh contract for powerline vegetation management in regional NSW.
Scheduled clearance runs with our own chipper, loader and tip trucks; traffic control arranged; SWMS and insurance certificates supplied.
Invasive species control, bushfire-zone reduction and 10/50 clearing, with mulch kept on site where the client wants it.
Indigenous-owned, LGCA approved supplier, registered NSW Government supplier (buy.nsw), ISO 9001 certified, $20M public liability. See council tree services.
What our clients say
Real reviews from Sydney clients, quoted from our Google profile. Long reviews are shortened; tap Read more for the full review on Google.
Reviews …Really great service, professional, safe and accommodating. Difficulties of access easily overcome, good people to deal withRead more
David G.October 2026Jimmy and the guys were excellent at their job—very fast and very tidy. I highly recommend them, and I certainly wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future. "True Roots" are the best.
Nomikos R.October 2026Removed 4 bunches of palm nuts and tidied everything up. Great job.
Matthew K.October 2026Jimmy and his crew were fast, efficient and professional! He was so helpful in removing a tree in our yard that was a safety hazard. I highly recommend True Roots and would not hesitate to use them again if needed.
Liz B.June 2026Jimmy and his team were excellent. Fast, reliable, well-priced and impressive work. Great to see such a good, local tree removal business and arborist in Mortdale and operating in the St George area. You will not be disappointed using these guys.
Jamie D.April 2026Great service! I liked how they cleaned up after they chopped down our tree. Efficient and very competitive pricing. I would happily book them again in the future.
Celia L.April 2026Jimmy and the two men working with him were professional, hard working and efficient with their time. They removed a large bougainvillea adjacent to the pool. I was very impressed with how well they did this, especially given how thorny it…Read more
Jan B.March 2026I recently hired True Roots to remove a large gum tree from my property, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From the initial consultation to the final clean-up, the team of arborists were professional, efficient, and…Read more
Joseph2025Jimmy was amazing; right from the beginning, he was informative, professional and willing to work within our budget. We could not be happier with what he has delivered for us. We removed all our side trees and replaced them with hedges and…Read more
JJ2025Highly recommend the Team from True Roots, the boys came in and removed a Black Butt that was overhanging our house. Very competitive pricing and managed to squeeze us in. The stump was ground back and all waste was removed. Very professional and skilled workers. Will definitely use them again in the future.
Ben G.2024Highly recommend! James and the boys did an amazing job cutting down a large tree in my yard. Super professional, efficient, and left everything clean and tidy. Great service, and I’m really happy with the results. Will definitely call again for any future tree work! Thanks Andrew
Andrew M.2024Qualified, insured and accountable
- AQF Level 5 arboristDiploma of Arboriculture (AHC50524), TAFE NSW, 2024. About 15 years in arboriculture.
- ISO 9001 certifiedQuality management system certified to ISO 9001.
- $20M public liabilityPlus icare workers compensation. Certificates of currency sent with every quote.
- Australian StandardsTree pruning and trimming to AS 4373, tree protection on building sites to AS 4970.
- Indigenous-ownedOwned and operated by an Indigenous director. Registered NSW Government supplier on buy.nsw.
- 5.0 on Google71 reviews, every one from a real job. Read them.
Need a vegetation management contractor?
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