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flag Melbourne council says housing plans threaten tree goals, citing state policy conflicts and weak enforcement.

flag Melbourne’s Boroondara Council says current housing development plans jeopardize efforts to expand urban tree canopy, calling a 30% tree cover target unattainable. flag 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. flag 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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