Showing posts with label Trees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trees. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
First Anniversary of the BCCT Blog
It is now one year since the BCCT Blog was opened. Since then we have had 2576 page views, with "History of Carmel, 115 Beecroft Rd" being the most viewed with 95 readers since it was posted in March 2011. "Optus work in Cardinal Avenue", although only posted on 15th November, is already the second most-viewed post.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Optus Work performed in Cardinal Avenue
In our blog of 15 November we reported on evidence of trenching very close to a number of young blue gum trees in Cardinal Avenue Beecroft.
In response to our letters, Council and Optus have investigated, and Trust officers recently met with staff of CLM Engineering, the Optus contractors who performed the work. CLM stated that they used a variety of techniques to complete the work however they had undertaken hand excavation and tunnel boring when in close proximity to the trees.
Our officers accept that the trench was not continuous and that there were sections where tunnel boring was used to retain tree roots. Boring was used to go under driveways and footpaths, but photographs taken soon after the work was performed indicate that continuous trenching was employed where there was lawn, apparently regardless of the proximity of trees.
The Trust's consulting arborist is of the view that this will have damaged critical roots, and the Trust has therefore asked the Council to continue the investigation.
In response to our letters, Council and Optus have investigated, and Trust officers recently met with staff of CLM Engineering, the Optus contractors who performed the work. CLM stated that they used a variety of techniques to complete the work however they had undertaken hand excavation and tunnel boring when in close proximity to the trees.
Our officers accept that the trench was not continuous and that there were sections where tunnel boring was used to retain tree roots. Boring was used to go under driveways and footpaths, but photographs taken soon after the work was performed indicate that continuous trenching was employed where there was lawn, apparently regardless of the proximity of trees.
The Trust's consulting arborist is of the view that this will have damaged critical roots, and the Trust has therefore asked the Council to continue the investigation.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Blue Gums Stolen!
Six Sydney blue gum trees planted by Ryde Council in Miriam Park at West Ryde have been stolen! New exotic plants have been planted in their place.
The blue gums were planted by Ryde council workers on Friday October 28, and were reported stolen on Monday. This demonstrates that residents need to be alerted to the plantings, and asked to be vigilant to try to prevent such thefts.
It also demonstrates how important it is to preserve and protect the mature blue gum trees we do have! Not as easy to steal as new plantings, but quite capable of being destroyed.
The blue gums were planted by Ryde council workers on Friday October 28, and were reported stolen on Monday. This demonstrates that residents need to be alerted to the plantings, and asked to be vigilant to try to prevent such thefts.
It also demonstrates how important it is to preserve and protect the mature blue gum trees we do have! Not as easy to steal as new plantings, but quite capable of being destroyed.
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