It is with great sadness that I have once again witnessed the destruction of trees and remnant vegetation in the Grenfell Shire.

Once again there has been a lack of community consultation prior to the removal of trees in Memory St in Grenfell, a once magnificent stand of remnant vegetation consisting of Yellow Box and Blakely’s Red Gum now a pile of sawdust.

This area, advertised and sign posted as being part of The Weddin Shires Bird Trail, a popular drive and tourist attraction for bird watchers and the general public alike, now, just a road to the sewerage works.

Not only this area but also various trees around the town that provide shade and shelter from the heat and winds for cars, people and birds keep disappearing, take the parking area outside the swimming pool for example.

Trees that were healthy being demolished, trees that appeared to be causing no issues being destroyed and one has to ask why?

When will this end Weddin Shire Council?

When will respect for our native flora and fauna be a consideration? When will our remnant vegetation be protected?

When will the homes of the endangered Superb Parrot be preserved? When will the public be listened to?

It is frustrating that there appears to be no dialogue between Councillors and Council and that the wishes of the public continue to be disregarded and that the protection of trees is of such a low consideration to Weddin Shire Council.