Friday, 18 March 2011

Community Service - Aleppo Pine Removal

  On the 24th of March wardlis 4 and 2 headed out to the Yorke town road to clear these various trees called "Aleppo pine trees" which are causing damage to our environment today.

  The Aleppo pines are native to Mediterranean regions such as, France, Italy,Spain and regions in North Africa.

  The reason why it has been planted and has eventually speared in Australia was firstly planted for decoration purposes and was also used for shade in agriculture areas.

  The reason why the SYP are so keen to try to get rid of it is because it is a real problem in these kind of areas. Some of the problems it causes withing the southern-Yorke-peninsula is the roots of the tree damages structures, roads and fences, the trees become fire hazards when they get older, It reduces habitats for bird and the biggest problem is it spreads and regrows at a vigorous rate.

  While we were helping out with the removal of the Pines we had the head of the Aleppo pine removal committee member guide us and help us out. His name was Don. Meeting Don was very inspirational as it shows how passionate he is about getting rid of these trees. One of the other amazing things about his volunteering is he is in his 80's and he is doing all this work for our generation in the future and the development of our environmental. It truly is a inspiration to all.

  I believe my involvement in the cutting down of these trees really showed to me and developed more of a passion of the environment and how many people there are behind the scenes who help out the environment for other peoples sake and not for there own personal well being.

Adam Gwinnett

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