Perth resident plans to cut down 20-metre tree before council protection rule takes effect

A Perth resident will spend $10,000 removing a Norfolk pine before new council protection rules take effect.

Why it mattersThe clash between property rights and urban tree cover shows a tension between environmental goals and individual land ownership.

AustraliaPerth residents may face tighter rules on removing large trees, affecting plans to subdivide or redevelop properties.

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