Cr John Mortimore

Cr John Mortimore presented a petition with 14 signatories to the Knox City Council meeting on May 25, requesting response to a number of questions regarding tree removal and vegetation and land management.

This follows the emergency removal of three remnant indigenous trees and branches of other indigenous trees in Old Forest Rd, The Basin by a utility provider.

The petitioners state that they seek information on the type of post-assessments and maintenance measures by Council regarding trees that remain in an area where tree removal has been undertaken.

The petitioners also request clarification on Council’s education and incentives provided for responsible land and vegetation management and seek an outline of how landcapping is discouraged across the Knox municipality, particularly in areas adjacent to places of environmental significance.

The petitioners asked a broader question of how essential assets such as trees can be managed more sensitively, with a better coordinated approach between land managers and stakeholders.