Articles tagged: Trees
Tree grant stream launches
Colac Otway Shire Council’s newest grant program has introduced a funding stream that is aimed at supporting the resilience of farms.
Fires, floods and fallen trees occupy SES
Colac SES unit has had a massive week responding to fires, floods and fallen trees.
Crews clear fallen trees in quieter storm season
Colac SES has been navigating the storm season, with fallen trees keeping crews active across the region.
Please, think about trees
Trees inappropriately planted under powerlines in Birregurra have been relocated and replaced but serve as a timely reminder for people to carefully consider the right trees and the right location.
Colac Otway Shire Council plants trees under lines
Powercor will request Colac Otway Shire Council relocates trees inappropriately planted directly under Birregurra powerlines.
Planting to protect the future
More than 5000 trees later, Corunnun’s Nigel Barry knows the importance of shelter and biodiversity, living on the windy hills near Lake Corangamite.
Council approves tree removal
Colac Otway Shire Council has admitted approving the removal of trees to make way for development, despite issuing a subdivision permit with the intent to retain them, but says it had no option.
Iconic gum tree gone
Colac Otway Shire Council has removed the remains of a century-old pink flowering gum that suffered storm damage at Colac Botanic Gardens.
Storm topples trees in busy day for SES
A 122-year-old pink flowering gum has fallen victims to wind storms sweeping Colac and district at the weekend.
Trees are safe after concern
Trees marked with pink ribbons at Elliminyt will not be cut down for housing development.
Winchelsea elms to receive a haircut
Surf Coast Shire Council will trim 10 elm trees at Winchelsea’s Lions Park to remove dead wood.
Street tree trimming to begin from today
Colac’s street trees will get a trim this week in preparation for fire season.
Fertile, festive forest ready for Christmas
A COLAC district Christmas tree farmer has started shipping trees up Australia’s east coast and across Victoria.
