S.L. 549.64 ст. 13Non-applicability of regulation 12. S.L. 433.03

The provisions of regulation 12 shall not apply with respect to:

(a) the pruning of horticulturally-grown trees listed in Schedule I or Schedule II, including any horticulturally-grown trees situated in a tree protection area or any other protected area, for the specific reason of preventing further damage in an already damaged tree and to enhance its overall health;

(b) the pruning of horticulturally-grown trees listed in Schedule II, including any horticulturally-grown trees situated in a tree protection area or any other protected area, to control growth for the specific reasons of preserving its strength, improving its overall health, improving its fruit productivity or avoiding likely injury to persons or likely damage to property;

(c) the pruning of horticulturally-grown trees listed in Schedule I or Schedule II, or any horticulturally-grown tree sited in a tree protection area or any other protected area, to control growth for the specific reason of avoiding the likely introduction of rodent pests within a property: Provided that any primary branch, secondary branch or offshoot to be pruned must lie within three metres from the walls of the building requiring protection from the introduction of the said rodent pests;

(d) the removal and uprooting of any olive groves and carob groves planted after the last day of December 1998 for harvesting purposes and other agricultural purpose. This excludes trees found in tree protection areas, any trees of more than fifty years of age, and trees planted for the purpose of landscaping as prescribed by a development permit;

(e) the cutting, felling, treatment and, or destruction of any tree that harbours quarantine pests and diseases as listed in Annexes I and II of the Plant Quarantine (Harmful Organisms) Regulations, after appropriate consultation with the director responsible for plant health: Provided that the provisions of this regulation are without prejudice to regulation 11 or to any other law or regulation, provision, agreement, management plan, order, permit or licence or any condition or consent granted under any other law or regulation.