More mature trees to be removed from beloved Perth park
More trees are set to be planted on City of Vincent streets as work continues to remove trees infected with the polyphagous shot-hole borer from the Hyde Park islands.
Some surrounding trees will also be pruned during the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's work to remove bore-infested trees.
'Losing trees is the last thing anyone wants to see, but this precaution is being taken to stop the borer spreading to healthy trees in Hyde Park,' the City of Vincent said on its website.
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It said the focus was now on rehabilitating the islands as quickly as possible, ensuring the 'long-term beauty and health of the park'. More trees are set to be planted on City of Vincent streets as work continues to remove trees infected with the polyphagous shot-hole borer from the Hyde Park islands. Credit: Sophie Gannon
A three-year restoration program for the islands includes planting 4000 plants, including mature trees, throughout winter to help the canopy recover as soon as possible.
The city plans to replace trees lost from the islands.
The removals started last week, during which the city also announced the start of its annual planting season.
About 450 trees will be planted across streetscapes and verges, 165 more than last year with help from a State Government Urban Greening Grant. City of Vincent mayor Alison Xamon and acting senior technical officer Ben Bevan from the parks team. Credit: Luke Riley
A range of native and climate-friendly species from eucalyptus to melaleuca will be planted from May to September.
Mayor Alison Xamon said they would help increase the city's urban canopy.
'Trees provide many benefits to the community, such as essential habitat for local wildlife, biodiversity, shade, mitigating the impact of climate change, better amenity and walkability in residential areas,' she said.
Ms Xamon said the new plants were not preferred or reproductive hosts of the polyphagous shot-hole borer.
City of Vincent residents who would like to request a new or additional verge tree for next year's planting season can fill in an online form before September 30 on the city's website.
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