Shade trees group highlights 'good' developments

The Grow Urban Shade Trees group is highlighting local examples of developers retaining trees and the consequential beneficial effects.

Posting a photo on social media, group member Ms Jen Wilder said: "Here's an example, in Ettalong, of the impact on roads and footpaths when boundary trees are retained.

"When trees are retained, especially on a boundary, it's a giant win for walkability, biodiversity, beauty, climate change resilience, urban heat reduction, energy efficiency, property values, business, tourism, mental health, physical health and the all-round habitability and functionality of our urban space.

"Retaining trees is a deliberate and conscious choice by the developer and we need to see much more of it," she said.

"No wonder Australia's more progressive councils now place a huge monetary value on keeping and maintaining large trees."

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Social media, 3 Jan 2023

Jen Wilder, GUST