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How can I find out what trees are native vegetation?

What types of trees are native vegetation? How do I find out? Is there a database somewhere?

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Hi there.Native vegetation refers to plants that are indigenous to a particular area, including trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses. In Victoria, a permit is generally required to remove, destroy or lop native vegetation.
Native vegetation does not necessarily refer to a species that is threatened or endangered. It simply refers to plants that have grown naturally in Victoria. The law restricts the clearing of these plants because native vegetation plays an important role in maintaining biodiversity.
The Victorian Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning maintains a freely accessible online database titled Native Vegetation Information Management (http://nvim.depi.vic.gov.au). You can use this database to learn more about Victoria’s native vegetation information. You can explore the native vegetation information about a particular parcel of land and generate a biodiversity assessment report (which will be required if you want to apply for a permit to remove native vegetation).

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If you want to clear plants on your property, you should use the Native Vegetation Information Management database to determine whether the plants are native vegetation and whether you need a permit to clear the vegetation.

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