Council investigating illegal tree clearing

Media Release - 20 August 2020

Council is asking for help from the public who may have witnessed the illegal cutting down of trees at a property at Hansens Rd in Minto Heights from 13 to 16 August.

More than 200 trees of different sizes and species within a critically endangered ecological community that also contains koala habitat are alleged to have been illegally cut down during this period.

Any members of the public who may have witnessed trees being removed are being asked to contact Council’s compliance team.

Council investigators are collecting evidence including photos, videos or witness statements.

Anyone with information can call Council’s compliance team on 46454604 or email council@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au.