Category: tree protection
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Should politics be kept out of Local Government?
I always thought this was an absurd proposition. Because like it or not Local Government is deeply political. Keeping politics out of politics may appeal to some but it is never going to happen. I am proudly standing as a Labour Party candidate this year. This is the first time that I have actually had…
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Why did Auckland Council reduce funding for Kauri dieback prevention?
Kauri dieback is a scourge in Waitakere, particularly in Titirangi and the French Bay Paturoa area has a high concentration of trees affected by the disease. One of the most prominent sites is the former home of Colin McCahon. The Kauri on his property featured prominently in some of his art. There are 21 significant…
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Planting enough trees could save the world
There was an interesting article in a recent Herald which suggested that by planting enough trees New Zealand could meet not only its international climate change commitments but even become carbon neutral. It referred to a report produced by Pure Advantage, an organisation dedicated to green growth.From the article: New Zealand urgently needs to plant swathes of new…
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Who would solve a stormwater problem by cutting down large Kauri Trees
I am afraid the answer is Auckland Council. The evidence comes from recent incidents surrounding the property owned by Terry Chang in Hillcrest, North Shore. Council has planned storm water work in the area. They intend to enlarge the stream that runs down the back of Mr Chang’s property and this requires the removal of…
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The plight of urban trees
Two recent news stories highlight the threats being faced by our urban forest. The world famous Paturoa Kauri has a new resident. Johno Smith decided to set up home in its branches after the chainsaws made an unexpected reappearance at the site. And in Margan Ave in New Lynn concerned members of the community chose…