Norfolk pines are among several trees poisoned along the Monterey waterfront in Sydney's south.Bayside Council is investigating as other councils call for harsher penalties for culprits.
The sad sight has dismayed walkers and drivers on The Grand Parade in Monterey where at least five trees between apartments and the water have been targeted by vandals. The containers remain in place, providing protection to newly replanted trees while they establish themselves.It is the latest act of blatant tree vandalism in Sydney that has seen hundreds of trees destroyed in the past 12 months in the likely pursuit of water views.
If caught, individuals currently face fines of up to $3,000 and companies could be ordered to pay as much as $6,000.Get local news, stories, community events, recipes and more each week.'Somebody could go to jail for it': $10k reward offered after 265 trees destroyed in Sydney waterfront reserveRBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35pc, RBA governor says there's no strong evidence to cut rates yetUber 'flouted the law' for years, say experts.
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