Nor'West News: October 15, 2020

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12 Thursday October 15 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS Your Local Views Addressing tree removal challenges From the board David Cartwright, chair Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board CHRISTCHURCH, in the past, has often been referred to as the Garden City, this being a nod to our beautiful gardens, trees and shrubs that are the pride and joy and method of relaxation for many of our city residents. I am very proud of this identity, it sets us apart from other New Zealand towns and cities. I enjoy my weekends in the garden and I can recall many fond childhood memories with my parents in their garden as I grew up. We are blessed with great parks across the city, a worldclass Botanic Gardens and places like Mona Vale with its gardens broadening the Avon River. Mature trees across the city add considerable value to this picture, and recently the city council has been consulting on its tree policy. For a period of 15-plus years, this policy has needed clarity and updating. Thanks to our new chief executive Dawn Baxendale this has occurred with a draft proposal now out for comment. It is an important document as it affects everyone. Trees bring significant pleasure to many people; children love climbing them and they bring cover in the heat of summer. To our native birds, they provide food and shelter. From a climate change perspective, trees add a huge value providing shade and a cooling effect plus help filter out carbon from the atmosphere. As a community board, we are regularly faced with tree removal challenges, with compliant of damage to footpaths and stormwater pipes. In some cases, this may require a resource consent or a medical certificate from a resident to remove a tree. Having a policy that directs a board, that makes it clear to residents what is permitted (or not), is easy to interrupt and is consistent across the city will make resolving these issues easier. In addition, the policy takes a proactive approach to replanting/ replacement programmes and maintenance issues combined with addressing tree species will help long-term. I will update readers in time on the process here. Readers might have also seen recent articles about the Bishopdale Mall “master” plan and plans for a development in this area – the community board wants to see a positive outcome for all the stakeholders here both short and long-term. No set ideas are set in stone and should you have an interest in this area/ project please get in touch. MAINTENANCE: Christchurch has the world-class Botanic Gardens and a proactive approach to replanting and replacement of trees.
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