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Further Provision For Tree Protection Sought

(New Zealand Press Association)

DUNEDIN, Feb. 13. Representations to the Government for the revision of- the Town and Country Planning Act, 1960, to make more adequate provisions for the preservation of historic and notable trees, will be made by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Today, Mr J. G. Short, of Wellington, said the problem was one which the institute had previously referred to the Government but it still required attention.

Mr Short also presented a remit recommending that the Railways Department undertake a general policy for the controlling of weeds and tall grass in built-up areas, and near all stations. The remit commended the department on . the efforts that had been made to improve railway stations, but asked that suitable New Zealand trees and shrubs be

planted and maintained to further enhance the stations. It would also educate the travelling public and encourage them to plant trees of their own, Mr Short said. Some plantations had been damaged unnecessarily by hot ashes and ‘‘careless feet.” “But people can be educated to look after things, and I’m sure that this ignorance resulting in the damage will be overcome when plantations are established,” he added.

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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30365, 14 February 1964, Page 12

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Further Provision For Tree Protection Sought Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30365, 14 February 1964, Page 12

Further Provision For Tree Protection Sought Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30365, 14 February 1964, Page 12