Appeal for information about illegal street tree pruning
The City of Burnside is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed, or taken photos or videos, of the unauthorised and illegal pruning of a regulated street tree on Darrell Avenue, Wattle Park yesterday (Thursday 3 August). The tree that was illegally pruned was a Claret Ash (Fraxinus raywood) adjacent 6 Darrell Avenue. As can be seen by the photos, the damage was extensive and an individual can be seen committing the offence.
The pruning, alteration or removal of a regulated street tree without Council approval is illegal. For damage to a street tree the maximum punishment for this illegal activity, the courts can impose a $5,000 fine and record a criminal conviction. Fines of up to $120,000 may apply if a person undertakes work on a regulated tree without approval.
The pruning, alteration or removal of a regulated street tree without Council approval is illegal. For damage to a street tree the maximum punishment for this illegal activity, the courts can impose a $5,000 fine and record a criminal conviction. Fines of up to $120,000 may apply if a person undertakes work on a regulated tree without approval.
Successful prosecutions are the only way to deter this act and send a message that it is not OK to damage our urban canopy. If you have ANY information about this incident, please contact our Customer Service team on 8366 4200 or burnside@burnside.sa.gov.au
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