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Trees’ future decided

By JAMES HARRIS i After a meeting at Cashmere High, the future of the Rose Street trees has been decided. On July 19, 1989, a gathering of Rose Street residents, councillors and tree supporters discussed the future of the Rose Street trees, a continuing saga. The tension mounted, as the minutes ticked on everyone had their say, and had their opinions fairly aired. The councillors showed the results of the petition on a chart, red “Rs” for remove and green "Ps” for preserve. They circled

the trees that were dangerous or were dying. At the end the people had a vote. The tree supporters outvoted the others 31 to 27. Councillors congratulated the winners and shook hands with the losers. The arguments against trees are listed below: Blocking sewers, ruining pavement, and leaves blocking gutter. But trees have a few good properties such as increasing valuation. A house with trees has character and beauty. Also the trees suck up pollution that cars give off.

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Press, 5 September 1989, Page 30

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Trees’ future decided Press, 5 September 1989, Page 30

Trees’ future decided Press, 5 September 1989, Page 30