Banner installed following tree vandalism
Posted on Friday 12 December 2025
A large banner has been installed at Balmoral following a suspected act of tree vandalism on the iconic foreshore.
The alleged vandalism incident was reported to Council by a community member, and on inspection staff have determined that unauthorised pruning had occurred on two Fig trees located at Balmoral Reserve.
These trees have been subject to previous vandalism as part of the attempted poisoning of 13 trees in February 2024.
Potential court action may result if those responsible can be identified. The banner has been installed, in line with Council’s Urban Forest Management Policy, and seeks to act as a deterrent and an appeal for further information. Letters seeking information have also been issued to surrounding properties.