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significant tree’s

Quail Street Fig Tree Saved After Community Concern and Council Review

April 12, 2025

A majestic fig tree on Quail Street in Coogee has been spared from removal following renewed negotiations between Randwick Council and its insurer, Statewide Mutual. The decision comes after widespread community concern and efforts by council staff to find a solution that would allow the tree to remain in place. The mature fig, one of several lining Quail Street, was originally set to be removed after a local resident reported damage to a nearby fence. Council had advised that without insurance coverage for potential future damage or injury, it had no option but to cut the tree down. However, the…

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Community, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Five of Woollahra’s most splendid Significant Trees

February 15, 2024

Woollahra is home to some of Sydney’s most wonderful trees. The area’s rich heritage of private and publicly owned trees provide much of the beauty, character and history that makes the Woollahra local area such a desirable place to live. Some of the oldest and most unique trees are listed in the Woollahra councils Significant Tree Register (STR), to help them manage and protect them for future generations. Here are five stunning trees throughout the Woollahra council local area that are recorded on the Significant Tree Register. Paddington Street (between Elizabeth Street and Jersey Road), Paddington Paddington Street is an…

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