This is Adelaide – ‘Stay or Go’
As debate rages over state government plans to cut down 585 trees for a redeveloped golf course in North Adelaide, renowned Adelaide photographer Alex Frayne captures the beauty of a stunning gum tree growing along Memorial Drive.
Debate has been raging for months over 585 trees expected to be felled at Possum Park / Pirltawardli in coming weeks as the state government pushes ahead with the $45 million North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment.
By Friday morning, those fighting the plan to remove trees had amassed 32,458 signatures on a petition with lobbyists claiming the parklands site is home to hundreds of animal and plant species.
“Trees that have taken decades to grow and provide wildlife habitat are removed in just minutes,” Adelaide Park Lands Association former secretary Shane Sody said.
There are no detailed plans over the tree felling yet released by the state government, but the Adelaide Park Lands Association is expecting to see tree losses of 77 river red gums, 68 SA blue gums, 103 sugar gums and more than 300 other tree species.
These trees provide habitat for many species in Possum Park, including the already threatened grey-headed flying fox, native possums, and birds. The association has claimed the tree removal will “contribute to the degradation of ecosystems and harm biodiversity”.
Premier Peter Malinauskas says the new course will provide a first-class facility for all South Australians and has promised there will be three trees planted for every one removed.
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