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The Harbour Trust’s Head Ranger and our arborist contractor inspected the site on 2 January, and initial observations indicate that eight trees have been poisoned and approximately 30 trees have been cut.
We are undertaking treatment measures to help the poisoned trees recover in the hope of saving a large Port Jackson fig and Sydney blue gum. Sadly, six of the poisoned trees, she-oaks, were not able to recover and have been removed by the Harbour Trust’s arborist contractor.
Of the cut trees, our arborist contractor has removed the damaged parts of the tree and has kept the bottom 1 metre of the trees in the hope that they regenerate.
The Harbour Trust has notified NSW Police of this incident.
The Harbour Trust is working closely with Hunters Hill Council on this incident, and is grateful for the assistance council has provided including treating the poisoned trees and installing temporary signage on-site about this act of vandalism.
The Harbour Trust is taking this incident very seriously. Trees are an important part of our natural and cultural heritage, and provide habitat for wildlife, shade for visitors and beauty for all to enjoy. They are also protected by law, and anyone who damages them faces serious penalties. We request that any community members with information please contact NSW Police.
The investigation is ongoing and the Harbour Trust will continue treating the poisoned trees, and will consider further steps over the coming days.
For further inquiries or information, individuals are encouraged to contact the Harbour Trust Engagement team via email at engagement@harbourtrust.gov.au.
