sadly its got to go

this large Golden Ash tree has the mark of doom on it. A lot of work is being done around our creek to restore it to a natural environment. This means getting rid of exotic trees and weeds and replanting with natives. As they new trees start to grow it is looking lovely

[Emilie Cartoun]

Well that does seem awfully sad doesn't it? I often wonder about the whole idea of "native". Surely change and evolution is natural in the environment over time. Anyway, it's lovely that your community is taking an interest :). Interesting subject!

[Pyrrhula]

Great they do it. It`s a bit pity the trees has to move but a natural planting is much to preffer.

[Dawn]

Interesting its happening here too

[Babs]

Such a shame that it has to go. I wonder why only native trees can be planted, whatever happened to multiculturalism, ha ha.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I really don't think any tree should be taken down just because it's not native! But I understand the concept of returning this area back to its former state. I'd much rather see them take out the saplings than a full grown tree, but that's progress- or maybe regress in the case!

[Yao RL]

I don't get it. There are a lot of similar activities here, in a "globalised" world?

[Dione Giorgio]

Can't they replant it elsewhere? Congratulations for the respective authority for taking such action to restore the area to its natural beauty.

[Chris K]

@teiko @pyrrhula @dawnee @onewing @olivetreeann @yaorenliu @sangwann
thanks everyone for your interesting comments

[Veena Gupta]

This is interesting. Is it really necessary to remove old exotic trees?

[Nina Ganci]

should be wonderful once all the alien vegetation is removed and everything is restored and growing strong

[Chris K]

@veengupta even though we are sad to see the exotic trees it will encourage our native wildlife back to the area.

[Chris K]

@ninaganci yes I am sure It will Nina and its starting to look better already