27 Hawthorne Avenue Chatswood West NSW 2067.

Application states the tree is dead however the council needs to check this at the property to make an informed assessment. It would also be ideal to replace this tree with another native tree. A lot of trees seem to be going from the area which is not ideal.

It beggars belief that a mature gum tree would simply die of it’s accord without human involvement. Such trees live for hundreds of years. This tree is along the rear fence line out of reach. Perhaps the person who purchased this residence in May 2021 might be questioned as to how, when, why they came to notice the tree was dead and soil and bark samples taken to test for cause of death. Perhaps the council ought appoint an ethical arborist to comment on the likelihood of human involvement. Perhaps the applicant might actually offer to plant a NEW gum tree as a replacement. Failure to offer this remedial action speaks volumes. Native trees don’t just die particularly at the rate which is allegedly occurring in this area. Council ought be imposing strict penalties or higher rates on land owners who seek to remove trees at all. Sadly, Chatswood now resembles a concrete jungle and nobody seems to care about heritage, native flora and fauna, the environment, history or Australian identity.

I concur Jodi's comment. The council needs to start preserving Australia's native flora and fauna in the area and not the concrete jungle. Yes a gum tree doesn't die easily, they are one of the most resilient trees. A lot to answer by the owners of this property.