Weed trees removed from caravan park

About 20 trees, all of them identified by experts as either being dangerous to the public or invasive weed species, have been removed from the Kyogle Caravan Park as part of an upgrade of the facility.

The trees’ roots were also damaging the park’s internal roads, infiltrating plumbing and cracking and pushing out the concrete pads used by campers and caravaners.

The trees removed included camphor laurels, Chinese rain trees, and liquid ambers, which had started to drop their crowns and large branches, creating a safety risk for campers. No native trees were removed.

As part of the revitalisation of the caravan park, Council will replace all of the trees that have been removed with native species. Other work will include: the construction of a new fit-for-purpose amenities block; road, drainage and electrical works; a new tent camping area on the old croquet court; and new fencing.

The removal of the weed trees will prevent their spread along Fawcetts Creek, and help with the regeneration of this important environmental zone.