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“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way” William Blake
Tuesday 26th July 2016: Update from Guardians of the Flemington Road Gum: Our beloved Lemon-Scented Gum is now just a memory. A request to all meet and have a “minutes silence” tonight for those who were unable to attend this morning. Bring flowers if able! Does 7pm work for everyone?
Sincere thanks to all who defended my place on Flemington Road.https://t.co/sxfLJMIiae pic.twitter.com/OsUwLe8RIX
— Former Tree (@FlemingtonRdGum) July 26, 2016
Full canopy of the Flemington Road Gum, early 2016, Photo credit: National Trust of Victoria
Flemington Road gum tree still standing, but for how long?
Update on continuing action for saving the Lemon-scented Gum at 120 Flemington Road, Parkville
Please meet 7am, Saturday 2nd July at 120 Flemington Road, Parkville (if not way before), bring food, a cuppa before you head off to vote.
Posters and flyers you can print/distribute to show support for the Lemon-Scented Gum campaign
Last weekend, community action stopped the works on the Flemington Road gum tree after four hours. Only 40% of the canopy has been removed – the tree is healthy and could still survive and regrow. VicRoads have confirmed that they will not announce when the works will recommence – it could be any time.
A community meeting has been convened by locals at the tree at 7am on Saturday 2 July, Election Day. Please consider attending if you have concerns about the tree’s removal.
The article below links to a new Trust Advocate blog update on what happened last Saturday, what happens next, and some ideas about how you can still show your support for this important tree.
http://www.trustadvocate.org.au/update-flemington-road-gum-tree-still-standing-but-for-how-long/
With thanks,
the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)