I am interested in any programs that have successfully reduced vandalism to trees in public spaces.
I am particularly interested in programs that have engaged local communities in planting trees, caring for trees and reporting tree vandalism.
Bernard Houston
Community Engagement Adviser
Redland City Council
Australia
Reducing Tree Vandalism
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We are about to start a revegetation programme in a remnant bushland along the river foreshore area in a very exclusive suburb of Perth. We have already been told by one homeowner bordering the foreshore not to plant trees that may obstruct his views from his home. I will be introducing myself to these homeowners and asking for their input into the placement of these trees- basically by coming into their homes and standing at their favourite viewpoint looking over the parkland, with another person standing out there with a pole, and trying to negotiate a settlement that will allow habitat rehabilitation as well as preserve views. Another plan is to get local home owners to adopt these larger trees and even place memorial plaques under them.
Check out the City of San Francisco's street tree treatments- they construct triangular wooden supports around them and wrap the topmost brace with cardboard signs printed with quotes (Martin Luther King and others) and poetry about trees. It's poignant and makes friendly what is basically a gaurding system.
hope this helps.
Leah Knapp
Sustainability Officer,
Town of Mosman Park
Western Australia
leah knapp
Town of Mosman Park
Australia