Tag: tree conservation
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Melbourne trials to reduce power line clearance to save urban trees
Why Melbourne is rethinking tree clearance Melbourne’s city corridors have long depended on careful pruning to keep power lines clear and maintain safety. But in recent years, residents and urban foresters have raised concerns about the ecological and aesthetic costs of regular, severe pruning. The proposed trial, led by several Melbourne councils, seeks to relax…
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Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted Across the UK: A National Trust Remembrance and Renewal Initiative
Introduction: A Symbol Replanted Across Britain When a much-loved landmark like the Sycamore Gap tree is felled, it can feel like the landscape itself loses a chapter of its story. In response, the National Trust has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant saplings from the fallen Sycamore Gap tree across the United Kingdom. The project…