Monday 9 September 2013

Council to vote on future of Toronto's fig trees

The future of nine fig trees along The Boulevarde, Toronto will be decided tonight as Lake Macquarie Council votes on whether to chop down the figs as part of a plan to upgrade The Boulevarde.

The idea is part of a council plan to upgrade Toronto's main street, with concerns the figs may cause damage to building foundations and infrastructure.

Council staff have recommended a staged replacement of the trees, but there are still community concerns the economic benefits of the trees have been overlooked.