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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1377

Tree Removal - Deakin

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning

In relation to the removal of native trees from either side of the Kent Street ramp at Deakin

(1) Why were the trees removed?

(2) Is it intended to replace the trees with other cover and if so, what cover; if not, why not?

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The native shrubs were removed as they were moribund and unlikely to recover.

Twelve native trees and approximately 1100 native shrubs have been planted. These will quickly provide an attractive landscape.

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