The G.H.S. blackwood
Sir,—Before the dismal whine of the chain-saw is heard again in the city, a salutary reminder seems necessary that the blackwood tree in the grounds of the Girls’ High School was, in 1959 (if not before), listed for preservation because of its historic value. Then, Mr A. J. Healy, assistant director of the Botany Division of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, was spokesman for a committee of which Professor L. W. McCaskill was a member. He explained a scheme, fostered by the Institute of Horticulture through its district councils throughout New Zealand, by which historic trees with early European or Maori associations should be documented and preserved for posterity. The Girls’ High School blackwood was one of four in Christchurch so listed. Proof positive is required that this tree is dangerous and, if so, that a skilled tree-surgeon cannot be paid to make it safe.— Yours, etc., WM S. BA VERSTOCK. November 1, 1972.
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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33063, 2 November 1972, Page 14
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