Ask Council to protect Endangered Species in Toongabbie
Arborist Report Update Shock. Email Objection to Council, if not already.
Invite neighbours local to postcodes 2145, 2146, 2160, 2147...
After 2 weeks Public Exhibit Council has finally made the Arborist's Tree Report available, then added 2 weeks into a busy Christmas Season. It is disappointing to find the Council design DOES NOT uphold advice of the Arborist, who were clearly engaged after the design process to assess "removal" rather than before...
The Arborist assesses all the trees Council wants to remove as [High Significance], where "re-location" of poor design is needed, as follows...
- "Retention Value = The retention value of a tree or group of trees is determined using a combination of environmental, cultural, physical and social values. (see criteria** below)
- • High: These trees are considered important for retention and should be retained and protected. Design modification or re-location of building/s should be considered to accommodate the setbacks as prescribed by Australian Standard AS4970 Protection of trees on development sites.
ACTION: View DA2023/0651 Email to Council Withdraw, Refuse and Re-Locate the Plan that demonstrates full protection of Endangered Species that are under Council's care. Ask for a best-practice alternative: that supports the Arborist actual Advice; to build new on seperate open land; after cancelling this misguided plan that would destroy our Grey Box Woodland integrity.
Future Toon Town Trees thank you.
**Appendix quoted:
- STARS* Assessment Criteria - HIGH SIGNIFICANCE
- The tree is in good condition and good vigour
- The tree has a form typical for the species
- The tree is a remnant or is a planted locally indigenous specimen and/or is rare or uncommon in the local area or of botanical interest or of substantial age.
- The tree is listed as a heritage item, threatened species or part of an endangered ecological community or listed on councils’ significant tree register
- The tree is visually prominent and visible from a considerable distance when viewed from most directions within the landscape due to its size and scale and makes a positive contribution to the local amenity.
- The tree supports social and cultural sentiments or spiritual associations, reflected by the broader population or community group or has commemorative values.
- The tree’s growth is unrestricted by above and below ground influences, supporting its ability to reach dimensions typical for the taxa in situ – tree is appropriate to the site conditions.