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Tree Stories

Trees are an integral part of the City of Burnside. The trees along our streets and in our reserves and gardens provide natural character and shape our experience of the area. Trees provide many benefits, from cooling the urban environment to providing habitat for wildlife. Trees can also inspire us and be part of memorable experiences. Residents and visitors of the City of Burnside have shared their experiences of trees in the stories below.

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Linda, Tusmore

"I remember as a child climbing many of the trees in Burnside, mostly at Wood Park. We would adventure to the tree with a horizontal branch and sit for hours, pretending we were travelling. As a mother when I returned with my daughter, she climbed the tree and now I take my grandchildren to the same space. Trees make a place beautiful and calm."

Vicki, Kensington Park

"I have a very strong connection with the very old, large red gum at the bottom of my garden, it gives me a great sense of peace and well-being and has helped my healing through times of sadness, loss and grieving. I connect with the trees in my back garden and nearby neighbourhood everyday."

Gillian, Skye

"One of the trees I have always loved is the large one outside the Burnside Public Library on Greenhill Rd. Every time I drive home from interstate it is the reminder that I am nearly home and always brings a smile to my face… trees are our umbrellas and air conditioners as well as places to meet with families, like the olive grove in Hazelwood Park or under the shady trees of Tusmore Park."

Garry, Heathpool

"I spent years in Central Australia seeing the beautiful ghost gums stark against the ochre landscape... I love walking the tree lined streets nearby, meandering through Hazelwood Park and sharing the trees with grandchildren."

Vicki, Kensington Park

"I hope that trees remain a very important, increasingly so, part of our neighbourhood. They provide not only valuable oxygen, shade, play equipment sometimes, but habitat for birds and animals."

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Tree Stories

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Your tree stories

Linda, Tusmore

Vicki, Kensington Park

Gillian, Skye

Garry, Heathpool

Vicki, Kensington Park

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