A mass tree killing on Sydney Harbour is 'worst act of environmental vandalism' locals have seen
A mass tree killing on Sydney Harbour is 'worst act of environmental vandalism' locals have seen
Another mass killing of trees has taken place in Longueville on Sydney's lower north shore, just months after more than 200 were cut down in a nearby suburb.
I wonder if the fines are enough, assuming they find the people? I've heard that it's cheaper or more profitable to just accept the fines.
Councils can issue a maximum on-the-spot fine of $3,000 for illegal tree removals by individuals, or $6,000 for businesses. Mr Wrightson said the council was getting legal advice about the best course of action, which could include seeking penalties of up to $1 million through a prosecution in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
300 tress x $6000 = $1.8million
That's big if you chopped the trees for one house, but what if you chopped them for 10? Perhaps you would still get more than $180,000 extra each if they had better views?
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Unobstructed water views are the most highly prized, with some estimating they can add between 30 and 80 per cent to a property's value.
https://daphnesauvage.com/local-news/whats-the-value-of-a-sydney-harbour-view
Well worth the risk as even if the fine is paid in full they'll still make a profit.
Increase the fines... And build a 15m concrete wall as punishment.
More aesthetic answer... seize their house as "proceeds of crime", bulldoze it and make a public park in it's place.
I fully support this!
Yes, and have them replant both areas by hand. We'll maybe they could have a spade.
Median price in Lane Cove is $3,135,000 for houses.