Following extensive consultation with the community, Golden Plains Shire Council will begin works to deliver the Inverleigh Tree Succession Plan.
The first stage of the works will see the removal of trees throughout both the eastern and western entrances to Inverleigh, and at the public camping grounds, with the first stage of planting to commence later in the year following soil assessment and conditioning to prepare the soil for planting.
Through community consultation, Rough-barked Apple (Angophora floribunda) was identified as the preferred species for the western entrance and Argyle Apple (Eucalyptus cinerea) was the preferred species for the eastern entrance.
Valley oak (Quercus lobata) will be planted on the surrounds of the public camping grounds sand Smooth Barked Apple (Angophora costata) will be planted within the public camping grounds.
The removal works will begin on Monday 15 May and are anticipated to take five weeks, pending weather, with traffic delays expected throughout this time which will be managed by traffic control.
A staggered approach to the works will be taken with works scheduled to begin on the eastern entrance before moving to the western entrance. The works will see the trees dismantled, followed by stump removal.
Once the works are complete, mulch will be available to residents at various locations across the Shire with further information to follow.
Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said it was fantastic to see the Inverleigh Tree Succession finally come to life.
“The Inverleigh Tree Succession Plan has been developed in partnership with the community and Council is pleased to have collaborated with residents to develop a plan that guides the removal and planting of the trees in Inverleigh.
“Community feedback has been integral in the development of the Inverleigh Tree Succession Plan, with the species of trees to be planted, decided on by the residents of Inverleigh.
“I look forward to seeing the planting of the 175 trees over the next three years, and I thank the community for their patience during the tree removal and planting process.”
The Inverleigh Tree Succession Plan was developed to detail the approach Council will take to the reinstatement of trees within Inverleigh and outlines the ongoing management of significant trees and newly planted trees at four locations throughout Inverleigh.