Council, environmentalists furious over poisoning of large native trees at Padstow
Environmentalists have labelled the poisoning of two old trees in Padstow “disgusting”. Holes were drilled into two eucalyptus grey boxes on the corner of Anthony Ave and Faraday Rd, then filled with poison.
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Environmentalists have labelled the slow poisoning of two old trees in Padstow “disgusting”.
Holes were drilled into two eucalyptus grey boxes on the corner of Anthony Ave and Faraday Rd, which were then filled with poison. The attack has left the trees, next to two new townhouses, one of which has been sold and one which is for sale, wilted and near death.
Bankstown Bushland Society president Chris Brogan said destroying the established indigenous eucalyptus was a “disgusting act”.
“Usually these trees are poisoned to increase people’s water views, residents near the Picnic Point Reserve have been known to poison trees there in the past,” he said.
“They are highly significant. With grey boxes that size they could be close to 1000 years old, no one knows, and someone has gone and killed them.”
Council officers inspected the trees on January 11 and have drenched them in water to remove the toxins.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council administrator Richard Colley has warned those responsible could face fines up to $100,000.
“This behaviour is despicable, and it won’t be tolerated in our community. These people have thoughtlessly disregarded the safety of surrounding residents,” Mr Colley said.
“We have also launched an investigation and have already received a number of tips from locals.
Anyone with further information, should call the council on 9707 9999.
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