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Council Shows Compassion for Baby Magpies
The local council in Unley, South Australia has stayed the felling of a tree until its magpie occupants are old enough to leave their nest.
The lemon-scented gum tree in a Myrtle Bank reserve was earmarked for removal, due to a potentially dangerous structural flaw. When a local resident heard about the planned felling, he approached the council, telling them that magpies nested in the tree every year.
The Flower Lover’s Guide to Spring Festivals
Towns and cities all over Australia are celebrating spring with festivals and floral displays. Some of the best include:
- Floriade (Canberra Sept 14 – Oct 13) – celebrating everything green and growing.
- Carnival of Flowers (Toowoomba QLD Sept 20 – 29) – with a focus on home gardening and all things floral.
Train Rides Return for Carnival Time
Spring Bluff Railway Station will be sticking with tradition during Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers Week this month.
Acting station master Ralph Hickey is looking forward to ringing his bell and welcoming families to the station for a special carnival ride. Every year at carnival time, a train runs between Toowoomba Railway Station and Spring Bluff station. Hickey said he loves to hear the trains arrive and thinks it is a special time for children and their families.
Historical moment as Carnival Ambassador named
The 2013 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Ambassador has been announced at the festival’s official launch event.
Selecting a male for the first time since the events inception, organisers revealed that Teek Cooper will be this year’s Carnival of Flowers Ambassador.
Bega Trees to be Removed by Arborist
The mayor of Bega, Bill Taylor, confirmed that trees in Littleton Gardens will be removed and replaced because they pose a threat to public safety.
A statement from the mayor confirmed that the decision was made to remove and replace six trees pose a real threat to public safety. This decision was made following the advice of a qualified arborist who indicated the danger of these trees.
Arborist to Evaluate the Health of Trees in Laura
In Laura, a battle is brewing for the life of 125-year-old kurrajong trees thought to have been planted by William Wild in the 1880s. On one side is a group who wants to save the trees, while on the other are people who feel the trees cause a safety problem.
The 22 trees planted along Herbert Street, are thought to make the town more welcoming and to provide needed shade during the summer months. But the roots of some of the trees have damaged nearby footpaths and some trees seem to have cracked trunks.
High Winds Topple Tree
In early August, a gum tree 80m high toppled on to two homes in outer eastern Victoria, cutting one of the homes in half. Emergency services said it’s a miracle that nobody was hurt given the damage to the homes. The tree also damaged nearby power lines.
The owner of the home that was cut in half left the lounge room and went to bed just before 11pm, a decision that likely saved his life, as he usually stays in his lounge until later. He was the only person in the home at that time.
Kempsey Shire Council to Remove Big Trees
Three big trees in Kempsey Shire Council are on the chopping block. The three trees in question are two cedars on the corner of Belgrave and John Street and the poinciana tree at the entrance of the Kempsey-Macleay RSL club.
The two cedar trees have roots that are damaging the pavement and infrastructure under the ground. Cedar trees take up a lot of space and so are better suited for parks, rather than streets. The council plan to keep the wood to make public furniture or use the timber in a sustainable way.
Keeping your Garden Safe with the help of an Arborist
Australians pride themselves on having beautiful backyards and gardens. Gardens are home to wildlife as well as being a place to relax, play and enjoy family time. However, there can be hazards in your backyard such as unhealthy trees, which can pose serious risks, especially for young children. Calling in a tree removal service or arborist can make your backyard safer.
Whether it’s an overgrown tree or an old tree stump, a tree removal service provider can take away these hazards from your backyard. Kids like to play around tree stumps, but they can be dangerous as children can trip or fall off the stump.
Heavy Rainfall In North Carolina Damages Tree Health
North Carolina residents are carefully examining their surroundings after heavy rains caused large numbers of trees to become unhealthy. According to professional arborists, heavy rainfall can encourage root rot, which poses significant health and safety risks. Trees afflicted with root rot can tip over in high winds, often causing damage to people and property.
Trees already infected with root rot weaken and worsen during heavy rainfall. Because high winds often accompany rainfall, the situation becomes even more dangerous. The town of Carowinds lost its power supply after a tree fell on power lines earlier this month. Fortunately for residents, falling tree fatalities have not occurred in Mecklenburg County since 2008.
