Seven native trees chopped down at Gosnells park as vandalism surges

Seven young native Marri trees planted at Kenwick's Gaskin Park in 2024 were cut down to stumps last Thursday. The city is seeing a rise in park vandalism across Gosnells.

Why it mattersTree vandalism costs councils money and time to replant. These trees take years to grow and provide shade and homes for wildlife. Damage stretches tight council budgets.

AustraliaPerth parks are losing greenery and shade to deliberate vandalism, with Gosnells now spending resources on CCTV and replanting young trees that residents should be able to enjoy.

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