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Council to remove Camphor Laurel trees in Cedar Street |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
Council will remove at least one and perhaps two very large Camphor Laurel trees in Cedar Street, Maleny.
Cedar Street has a number of mature Camphor Laurels, which certainly
are visually impressive. The trees have caused problems for council
over the years by invading water pipes. In the past, it has been
trees on private land that have caused the problems and council have
trimmed the root system. The current offender is on council?s road
reserve, causing a substantial problem and will therefore be removed.
Unfortunately, for these trees, they are considered to be a pest in
Australia and all levels of governments are keen to remove them.
Division One Councillor Dick Newman said that while the tree removals
would leave a visual gap in Cedar Street, there were some benefits to
be gained.
"Residents have been lobbying hard for a footpath on that side of Cedar
Street, which would require the removal of the trees," Cr Newman
said. "I have no funds to do this, so if CalAqua can remove them, it
will be far easier to deliver the footpath, and some appropriate street
trees."
Cr Newman advised that one tree will definitely go, while council are
undecided on the second tree. "I have advised staff that if it is a
marginal call, then I would prefer that they remove the tree rather
than retain it. If it gets removed, council can look to give
residents a good result with a well made footpath and some nice
appropriate street tree plantings."
Ten years ago some residents were upset when Barung Landcare removed
Camphor Laurels along the boardwalk. Ten years on, the benefits of
doing that work are apparent to anyone who visits the area.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 September 2006 )
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