This is a request from the residents of Lincoln to keep as many established, healthy trees (including hedges and other vegetation) as possible during the Lincoln town upgrades. There are mixed messages from Selwyn District Council - on the one hand they say that they want to keep trees and understand their importance, but on the other the Lincoln Town Plan is set to remove trees - or have trees ‘not survive the construction process’ - they need to try harder and walk the talk not just talk the talk….

To summarise very briefly trees provide:-

Oxygen 

Reduce air pollution

Prevent soil erosion

Help regulate the water cycle

Provide resources and habitat for wildlife/ birds

Support biodivesity

Help combat climate change

Help local communities

Have a positive effect on mental health

Provide shade and cool the environment

Please sign our petition urgently. We will be presenting at the next Council meeting on Wednesday 11th December. This situation is urgent as work has already started in the town. 

To contact the Council directly with your concerns email Sharon Mason, CEO, sharonmason@selwyn.govt.nz 

Many Thanks - Lincoln Voice Inc.