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What kind of trees are these as they are in a SLO2 zone? We live in Blackburn because of it’s beautiful flora and fauna. We have wildlife that need these trees. 3 trees is very unreasonable and not what the Blackburn neighbourhood is compatible with the landscape.
Multiple trees have already been removed since 2015 decimating the landscape.
One of the trees is almost dead and a safety hazard. The other two are weeds as specified by whitehorse council and are also within the rail zone
The Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society Inc does not object to weeds and dead, dying and dangerous trees being removed with Council approval. We are concerned with the alarming reduction in our tree canopy and encourage residents to plant trees indigenous to Whitehorse that are canopy capable. Remove one, plant three ! The Whitehorse City Council has an Urban Forest Strategy that provides an excellent explanation of the numerous tangible and intangible benefits of protecting and enhancing our tree canopy.
If anyone would like more information on the Tree Society and how we can mutually assist one another and our priceless bushland environment, please contact us at bdtpsociety@gmail.com
Good job by the Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society. Encouragement from many Whitehorse people for the Urban Forest Strategy would be invaluable for our City.
To Tom Hook, how will the canopy that is lost be replaced and help achieve the goal of the Whitehorse Urban Forest Strategy, which is to increase canopy cover in the City by 27% at the end of 2031?
