After hearing about the urban form of buildings, I
recalled placing a light rail to UNSW was the solution to fixing the transportation problems as I also remembered the protest for cutting down trees along the Anzac
Parade when I came back to Sydney after the summer break.
There are several issues in removing the trees. First
of all, scientists predict 2016 will be the hottest year on records so they are
needed more than ever. Secondly, these perfectly healthy trees provide vital
shade, habitat for native birds and other animals and clean air as they take in
more carbon dioxide than younger trees. Lastly, some of the trees are of
historical importance, planted in 1927 in honour of the Anzacs, soldiers that
had fought bravely on Australian’s behalf.
I also believe Sydney should be proud of a transport system
that goes around trees, not through them. State Opposition Leader Luke Foley proposed
to the government an alternative route without removing trees but had no
response. In addition, the protesters even chained themselves to the trees but
were unsuccessful.
Premier Baird claimed that the Government had done all
it could to minimise removal of trees for the light rail and significantly more
trees would be planted to replace them (small tress = 2 trees, medium trees = 4
trees, large trees = 8 trees). Annie Haque, local resident and campaigner
responded it is not adequate for the loss as it would take another 100 years to
get back what we had.
This is definitely a ‘wicked’ problem with many issues
that would bring in removing the trees so I feel that the government should be
more transparent that they have been listening to the citizens and find a
better way to solve the environmental issues that would bring or if they haven’t
been listening, they definitely should.
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