AS the world turns its attention towards a greener future and with the health and wellbeing effects of trees being well documented, why would anyone want to senselessly destroy them?\
In a pointless act of vandalism, nine juvenile Jacaranda trees in Gangway Reserve, Kialla have had their main stems snapped off and it is not the first-time trees of this sort have been targeted in the area.
Greater Shepparton City Council’s manager of parks, sports and recreation, Tim Zak said, “The Arboriculture staff who plant the trees take great pride in their work. They are so disappointed to see this type of anti-social and destructive behaviour from certain individuals. It is hard to understand the motive behind the damage and what they have to gain.
“There is also a cost associated with vandalism; the cost to replace the trees including the staff time and the delay in achieving our 40 percent canopy cover under the Urban Forest Strategy.
“Council will continue to replant in this area until successful establishment. If any members of the community have any information regarding this matter, can you please contact the Shepparton police.
For more information on the Urban Forest Strategy please visit our website, hhttps://greatershepparton.com.au/council/major-projects/urban-forest-strategy.
