76 Lake Road, Blackburn VIC 3130

this area is in an slo 2 zone. the removal of trees will impact the amenity of the area which is very close to Blackburn lake sanctuary. this proposal should be rejected by council. development should not take precedence over the green amenity of the area

It is not clear what the justification is for removing two trees in such a magnificent area of Blackburn. One has to assume it is not due to the health of the trees otherwise this application would not be going to Council. I would like Whitehorse to reject the request for tree removal. It is a privilege to reside in an area with such a diversity of vegetation and a well-established canopy which, according to the Whitehorse Urban Forest Strategy, has so many health, and other, benefits. Many other residents of Whitehorse are suffering 'tree-deprivation' as the canopy is being reduced from 24% to less than 18% which results in increased energy costs, health costs and a loss of wildlife. This is at a time when Council is working to establish 30% canopy. There are long-term effects of removal of mature trees, so I am hoping that Council will give due consideration to this submission.