Corinda Library
The three Camphor Laurel trees outside Corinda Library have been closely monitored by Council over the past year due to their declining health. The trees have ‘collar rot’ from their constricted root ball area within the raised garden bed. Council is working on a short-term plan to ensure the area remains safe with major trimming and dead wooding to occur in coming weeks. Longer-term, Council is looking at a plan to habitat the existing trees, as they provide valuable bird hollows, and plant new natives to re-establish the garden.
Sherwood Arboretum
In terrible news, seven Kauri Pines along the Avenue in the Sherwood Arboretum are dead, believed drowned from a combination of the 2022 floods, ongoing high-water table and high salinity levels. The trees will be replaced within two months of removal. Work also continues on a number of great environmental upgrades in the Arboretum including an additional 30 new nest-boxes to support local wildlife being installed and another 200 tree name labels to be mounted on significant trees.
Following the success of FOSAA’s National Tree Planting Day in July, where local school children planted 20 new native trees including a significant Coolamon Tree, another planting event is planned for students as part of Arbour Day celebrations in October.
Sherwood Rd Shopping Precinct
On a brighter note, work was recently completed on the garden bed upgrades in the Sherwood Rd Shopping Centre to help the Jacaranda trees thrive.
Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
The large tree that fell over outside the Yeronga RSL has now been replaced with three new native Tulipwood trees.