A small stand of Radiata pines are set to be replaced at Exeter Oval following an onsite inspection revealing serious fault in the trees. The decision to remove the seven mature Radiata pines (Pinus radiata) located on the south eastern perimeter of Exeter Oval follows the most recent collapse of large branches from the stand...
Heavy overnight rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of volunteers who turned up to take part in Saturday’s National Tree Day Wingecarribee community planting event at Mittagong Creek in Bowral. National Tree Day is an annual event organised by Planet Ark with each region given the option of scheduling the day to suit their local conditions. The site...
Surviving the magpie swooping season needn’t be a nightmare says Wingecarribee Shire Council Senior Ranger Troy McGlynn. “Swooping is a natural behavior for many of our native birds like plovers and magpies when springtime rolls around,” Mr McGlynn said. “Like any protective parent the birds are just trying to shield their young from perceived threats...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is reminding residents of their responsibilities when it comes to undertaking tree works on their property. The call comes after a recent incident where a Bowral home-owner was fined $3000 for the removal of a Cedrus deodara without the necessary approvals. Commonly known as a Himalayan Cedar, the tree was removed without...
Wingecarribee Shire Council has clarified the role Council’s recently adopted Street Tree Master plays in the management of the region’s street trees. “The Southern Highlands is renowned for its beautiful tree-lined streetscapes and the adopted Street Tree Master Plan provides a comprehensive and strategic framework for the sustainable management of our region’s street trees,” said...
