Tree removal divides opinions

Topics: chop, nuts, pecans, school, trees

WHEN even the experts have differing opinions, just who do you believe?

The arborist calling for all 27 pecan trees at Grafton Public School to be removed, or the one calling for them to be saved?

Maclean arborist Graham Beamer of Beamer Tree Services said he disagreed with Brisbane company Treescience, who initially assessed the trees, and had faith they could be saved.

"I don't agree they should all be removed; I feel they can be remediated," Mr Beamer said.

"Yes some may have to be removed, but I think to take them all is a drastic measure."

Mr Beamer said if he had done the assessment, he would have come up with a different solution.

"I think if another arborist was asked to carry out an inspection, they would come to a different conclusion," he said.

"I would have retained them and done some remediation work to revive them."

Mr Beamer had concerns about the brief that was given from the department of education, and the conclusion that was drawn in the report.

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Tree removal divides opinions