What is Council’s true position on Tree Canopy and the use of an offset scheme?
Confused by recent media speculation, several ratepayers have asked me to explain what is going on. In other words, they want to know what is Council’s true position on tree canopy and the use of an offset scheme. Some recent media coverage suggests that the tree...What Canopy Cover have you got?
What Canopy Cover have you got? Do you have more than 15%? Or more than your suburb’s average? That is the question. To be or not to be. Many of our ratepayers would be aware of Council’s aim to achieve a 31% canopy cover across the Council area. Many are also aware...A Call To Action: Protecting Adelaide’s Tree Canopy
Last month, we debated and decided to endorse in principle “A Call to Action”. This was by way of a Motion on Notice by Cr Bonham. A decision by the way that was unanimous. “A Call to Action” is a report prepared on behalf of the Conservation Council of South...Tree Canopy Can Increase. Thanks to LiDAR surveying we know it is.
Unley’s tree strategy is working. We have demonstrated that tree canopy can increase. Likewise, (and leading the way) that the loss of tree canopy can be reversed. Council was briefed this week on the change in canopy cover over the last three years. The result is a...Time to stop hedging our bets. Unley’s hedges an Achilles heel.
The hedges of Unley are one of those assets that make us who we are. A green city. They are a delightful part of our landscape. As is often the case though, this strength is also an Achilles heel. We, unfortunately, have a problem with our hedges. The hedges forming...
Cr Don Palmer
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