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Townsville region
Including Ayr, Ingham, Charters Towers.
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Trees and roads living together
Mature banyan fig trees in Burke Street, Townsville, have been preserved throughout the works in that area, with the help of arborists and a sympathetic streescape design. Root barrier has been installed to prevent future damage to the road from the figs. Source: Technology saves historic banyans. (April 2011)
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Row of Street Trees Information about the heritage trees in Macrossan Street, Halifax, Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Queensland Heritage Register, Environmental Protection Agency
Be sure to check your local council for information on local parks, watering restrictions, garden competitions, environmental issues etc within your city or shire.
NB: below are pre-amalgamation websites. Some may be no longer functional but should redirect you to a new council if they have been amalgamated. Editor is still in process of updating all the council links:
Towns and districts to be covered by this page include: Home Hill, Brandon, Townsville, Toobanna, Trebonne, Cardwell, Ingham.
Older News
Planting guide for cyclone regions
Associate Professor Betsy Jackes has written a guide based on almost 40 years of observations to help residents of north Queensland and Darwin select and cultivate trees with safety in mind. No tree is totally cyclone-proof, but factors such as the leaf type, branching structure, type of root system, conditions at planting and subsequent pruning can also affect their performance in a cyclone. You can find the guide at the James Cook University website here: Choosing Plants for Areas Prone to Cyclones. (March 2011)
Shady developments in Townsville
A number of trees removed from Flinders St Mall will be replanted in Reid Park, providing shade on the spectator mounds. The redeveloped Flinders St will retain some of the existing trees in addition to new trees. Source: Mall trees to provide shade at Reid Park (March 2010).
Reprieve for Bamford Lane trees
Townsville City Council have decided that forty-five fig trees slated for removal from Bamford Lane will be retained. Instead, it's hoped that regular pruning and the installation of root barriers will prevent the road damage that was occurring previously. Eight half-grown African mahogany trees which are already starting to cause damage will be replaced with more suitable species. Council has now banned the planting of African mahoganies as street trees in new subdivisions. Source: Council plan saves trees and road in Bamford Lane (August 2009)
Something old, something new for Flinders St Mall
Townsville City council intends saving about 50 trees growing in planter boxes in Flinders St Mall for later use in the redeveloped Mall. The first tree has been removed as a trial. From their temporary home at the depot, the trees are destined for incorporation into a new-look streetscape, with plantings inspired by the region's ecosystems. More here: Plan to save Mall trees swings into action (Townsville City Council) (September 2008)
Stepping out on recycled plastic
Boards made of recycled plastic have been used in the final section of the Nelly Bay to Picnic Bay elevated boardwalk on Magnetic Island. A glass and resin fibre composite has also been used in the structure. These materials are expected to provide durability and maintenance advantages over the long term. Townsville City Council says it's a leader amongst local governments in Qld in the use of recycled plastics in outdoor areas: Recycled plastic paves the way on Magnetic Island boardwalk
New park eco-friendly in more ways than one
Besides more than two thousand trees and shrubs to attractive natives birds, Laurence Park, Townsville, features solar lights, power-saving barbeques and park furniture made from recycled plastic. Find out more from Townsville City Council: New community park first of its type for Upper Ross (July 2008)
Garden weddings grow in Townsville
Weddings in Townsville's public parks and gardens have become so popular that the authority may introduce a hire fee to cover management costs. More from Townsville City Council here: Parks and weddings a match made in heaven (June 2008) NB: contact council directly for current requirements if this affects you.
Too many trees
Street trees planted too close together on Riverside Drive, Townsville, have now become a hazard to residents and infrastructure.
The city's council, which is attributing the original overplanting to the developer, has produced a management plan that will include removal of some trees. Townsville City Council: Council plans to resolve Riverside street tree problem (June 2008)
New features at Townsville botanic garden
A new cycad garden and an avenue planting of 50 Kauri Pines is opening at Anderson Gardens. One of three botanic gardens in Townsville, Anderson Gardens is developing a theme of "dry tropical and native flora". Read more: Council unveils new plantings at Anderson Gardens (Townsville City Council) (June 2008)
Rainforest florishes with recycled water
The Dry Tropics Rainforest on Magnetic Island is irrigated with treated effluent, thus using a waste product (which would otherwise be discharged into the ocean) to provide a recreational asset for the community. Including more than 80 species native to the island, is is also an environmental asset. Read more from Townsville City Council here (PDF): Council Rainforest to be Showcased in Open Garden Scheme. (May, 2007)
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