Tree trim for Lions Park elms

WINCHELSEA Lions Park’s elm trees have had deadwood cut off to regenerate the significant vegetation and to preserve public health.

Surf Coast Shire Council earlier this month said it planned to trim the 10 trees after arborists determined intervention was necessary for continued growth.

Cockatoos in the park have stripped branches of their leaves and resulted in the deadwood in recent years, with assessments determining the trees won’t regenerate on their own.

To help promote regeneration and for public safety reasons, significant tree trimming works will be carried out on 10 elm trees at Winchelsea Lions Park, next to the highway,” the council stated.

“Arborists have determined that the trees’ deadwood needs to be removed to reduce the crowns back to live wood, so that they can continue to grow from these points.

“The deadwood in the tree canopies has increased a lot in the last few years, which is largely due to corellas stripping the upper canopy branches.

“We had hoped that natural regeneration would occur, but unfortunately the damage has been too significant.”

The shire said it was due to complete the work earlier this week, with access to be maintained for its duration.