Angela Kalantzis condemns poisoning of trees along Brisbane foreshore

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A Wynnum resident has condemned the deliberate poisoning of trees along a Brisbane foreshore as “selfish destruction”, as council investigates the vandalism.

At least six mature, ocean-facing trees in Lota Park have been poisoned, leaving long-standing trees to slowly deteriorate. Local resident Angela Kalantzis told the Courier Mail the damage undermines one of the area’s greatest assets.

“One of the benefits of living in Wynnum is the green space alongside the water,” Ms Kalantzis said. “Seeing the destruction of the trees… is not a good thing at all.

“If someone has wilfully damaged something that isn’t replaceable it’s really quite sad, it’s a selfish destruction.”

Brisbane City Council has launched an investigation into what it described as “completely unacceptable” vandalism, which can carry fines of more than $10,000.

Wynnum Manly Ward councillor Alex Givney said deliberate damage to trees is an offence under council laws and urged anyone with information to come forward.

The incident has sparked widespread anger among bayside residents, with council installing signage at the site seeking community assistance to identify those responsible.

Source: Courier Mail

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