The revised Development Control Plan, when it soon goes on exhibition for Public comment, will be an opportunity to lobby for stronger protection of both native and non-native trees.
Greens Councillor Nola Firth comments:
“Tweed Shire Council compared to other NSW Councils has scant protection for non-native urban trees.
“Non-natives here in the Tweed are only protected if they have a diameter of more than 80cm at breast height, but many other councils have a 30cm protection!”
“So please have ‘Your Say’! It’s also an important opportunity to establish housing and landscaping controls that reduce emissions and urban heat, and protect biodiversity.”
