Tree Huggers

cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/1760733

In most illegal tree removals, you might see perhaps a handful of trees removed or poisoned.

It does mean, however, there should be no removal of large old trees without significant and demonstrably sound reasons.

Both carbon stores and shade are crucial to mitigating future climate change.

The loss of even a single tree comes at a huge price The loss of so many trees in Sydney’s Castle Cove represents theft of environmental benefits and services from at least two, if not more, future generations of Australians.

Simply planting new trees doesn’t fix the problem We tend to undervalue the shade provided by trees when considering urban development, or even road works.

In some instances, a one-for-one tree replacement is offered.