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Melbourne council says housing plans threaten tree goals, citing state policy conflicts and weak enforcement.
Melbourne’s Boroondara Council says current housing development plans jeopardize efforts to expand urban tree canopy, calling a 30% tree cover target unattainable.
While council land has 43% tree coverage aiming for 52.5%, officials cite conflicting state policies that limit tree protection on private land and weak penalties for illegal removal.
The state responds by pointing to new rules requiring permits for cutting trees over five meters tall and a $9.5 million fund to plant half a million trees in low-canopy areas, asserting these steps balance housing growth with environmental goals.
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El consejo de Melbourne dice que los planes de vivienda amenazan las metas de los árboles, citando conflictos de políticas estatales y una aplicación débil.