Restoration
Fig Tree Topples In Hyde Park
City of Sydney officials are investigating the health of several towering fig trees in Sydney’s Hyde Park after one nearly fell on a mother and child earlier this month.
The woman, a local resident, was nearly struck when an 80 year old Hills fig tree fell over near the corner of Elizabeth and Park Street. The tree had been scheduled to be cut down after it was noticed to be in poor health, but it gave way before the planned removal could take place.
Planting Trees Properly
When it comes to planting trees, there is a lot of art and skill involved.
Not only does it require patience, but it also takes a lot of thought when planning out the positions of the trees. Every angle must be considered before putting a tree in the ground, and a planter must think about where the tree’s shadow will be cast throughout the day, what kind of slope they should be placed on, which trees should be planted near each other, and how much sunlight and water they require.
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Restoring Brisbane’s Parks after the 2011 Floods
Beginning in December 2010, Queensland was hit by weeks of widespread flooding with three quarters of the state affected by torrential rain. The city of Brisbane and its surrounding areas suffered enormous damage when flood waters reached their peak on January 13th, 2011, with 94 suburbs affected by flooding. Like so much of the region, Brisbane’s parks were devastated, though they have come a long way since the height of the floods. The following is a brief summary of what has been going on with Brisbane’s parks since the floods.
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