17 Cooney Road Artarmon NSW 2064.

This property is very close to artarmon reserve, leading down to a flat rock gully. 14 trees seems excessive on a plot of private land. I do object to the removal of trees that provide tree canopy - willoughby is aiming for 40% coverage, in alignment with other council areas. Unless the trees are diseased, or they are exotic then that is justification for removal and there may will be other circumstances too. However on a block so close to the reserve maintaining the canopy is importance for birds and wildlife,.

This application is excessive. Not only should the greater number of trees be preserved in the interests of maintaining tree canopy. the importance of tree curtilage in proximity to the Reserve should be a priority.
These trees must be preserved and protected.

the plan identifies 14 tree removals and one trim This is very concerning the follow have been identified.

Paperbark x2
Palm Trees x5
Jacaranda x1
Wattle x1
Red Gum x1 (Trim Only)
Weed Trees x5

According to the site plan, the applicants want to remove 14 trees: 2 paperbarks, 1 wattle, 5 'palm trees', 5 'weed trees' (!!?) and the mature jacaranda near the front fence. This must not be allowed! They should be informed about the value of trees to our environment, especially on private property, including reducing the heat island effect and other impacts of climate change.

The jacaranda is a weed tree. Other trees on the block are most likely good, mature native trees that should be retained. I can understand not wanting palm trees next to the swimming pool, but many of the trees are a distance away from the house and swimming pool, close to Cordia Way and the Reserve and there appears to be no reason to remove them.

Jacaranda trees are not weeds and should be retained. I'm very glad the red gum is only being trimmed and not removed but this removal of 14 trees still sounds excessive and unecessary, epsecially in an area that is known for its trees.