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Sydney Harbour Trust responds to illegal tree felling with huge sign in Woolwich

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A sign was put up to continue blocking the view of the harbour when a tree was cut down on Sydney's north shore

After a resident cut down a tall tree to improve his view of Sydney Harbour, a local foundation responded by erecting a towering sign in its place to block the view.

“Vandalism has occurred against trees in this area,” reads the sign posted in Woolwich, a harbourside suburb on Sydney’s north shore where the average house price is more than $5.5 million.

‘The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust protects and manages this land for public enjoyment.

“Acts of vandalism like this deprive us all of the natural environment.”

After a photo of the sign was shared on a Sydney Reddit thread, it received widespread praise.

“I hope the person who did this is throwing up. He had a view of the harbour and a beautiful tree, and now an ugly sign reminding him of his bad deed,” said one.

“I love it. It would be even better if it lit up at night with a big ugly penis or something,” wrote another.

A third added: “Mosman Council also do this for people cutting down trees on the public path in front of mansions, except it’s a much bigger hanging sign. Love it.”

A sign was put up to continue blocking the view of the harbour when a tree was cut down on Sydney’s north shore

The sign, put up by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, has been applauded by Reddit users.

The sign, put up by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, has been applauded by Reddit users.

The tree was cut down in the affluent suburb of Woolwich, where the median home price is more than $5.5 million.

The tree was cut down in the affluent suburb of Woolwich, where the median home price is more than $5.5 million.

Another said: “What a brilliant way to teach people that they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences.”

A spokesman for Sydney Harbour Trust warned that anyone caught illegally felling trees could face heavy fines.

“Following this, Harbour Trust installed a large sign at the former location of the illegally felled trees to inform the community about the vandalism and encourage anyone with information to contact us to help maintain and protect our environment,” the spokesperson said.

‘In addition, Harbour Trust has installed a temporary fence and security camera which will monitor the replanted tree area to prevent and deter similar incidents in the future.’

In New South Wales, under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the maximum fine for illegal tree removal in New South Wales is $1.1 million for a corporation and $220,000 for an individual.

The actual fine imposed may be significantly less than the maximum penalty, which typically ranges from $1,000 to $100,000 per violation.

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