Stop excessive native tree clearing in Forestdale

ePetition information

Petitions express the views of the Principal petitioner and may not represent the views of Council.

Keep the forest in Forestdale. Many residents of Forestdale are deeply concerned about the excessive clearing of large native trees and habitat trees, including those with essential hollows, on private properties in our community. This alarming trend is causing irreversible damage to the unique ecosystem that defines Forestdale - a place we choose to call home for its natural beauty and rural charm.

By signing this petition, we, the residents of Forestdale, urge Logan City Council to immediately uphold the protection of our irreplaceable native trees and habitat trees. We demand that the rural character of our acreage estate be preserved, as our zoning regulations clearly state that the built form should not dominate the natural landscape. With immediate effect we insist that applications seeking to remove all native trees or native habitat trees in the secondary vegetation management area, outside exemption zones, be rejected.

As residents we expect that the council development assessment process is conducted with thoroughness; with the aim to protect the current extent of native trees and native habitat trees and that environmental impact is first to be avoided, then minimised, before considering the use of offsets for any remaining impact.

We further advocate for a ‘tree target’ to be enforced, whereby each privately owned property maintains a select number of native trees to ensure the liveability of Forestdale is maintained, for both people and our precious native wildlife. Together, we can ensure that Forestdale remains the vibrant, nature-filled community we cherish.

Disclaimer: It is recognised that a tree that poses immediate threat to property and/or are a risk to safety are exempt from this request. This petition does not seek to restrict renewal in Forestdale but to mitigate unnecessary and avoidable environmental damage.

Status of ePetition

Valid

Outcome

That the ePetition titled Stop Excessive Native Tree Clearing in Forestdale, as presented to the Ordinary Council meeting held on 9 October 2024, be noted.

The ePetition was referred to the relevant branch on 10 October 2024 for further investigation and response to the principal petitioner.

The below response was provided to the principal petitioner:

Stop Excessive Native Tree Clearing in Forestdale ePetition response(PDF, 197KB).