On 16 June, we are scheduled to plant trees at the West Pymble Village Green as part of a scientific and educational initiative on climate adaptation. This Tiny Forest will cover 5% of the site, and towards the edge. More information is available on Council’s website.
https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/tinyforest
Reflecting on the overall comms leading up to 16 June, I think things could have been better.
We had fenced off almost half the site for related works / equipment movements, causing some residents to wonder whether half the site would be planted when in fact it is a much smaller area affected.
Council did consult nearby properties as part of the process and that should be commended, but with these plus our traffic developments, I think that in addition to household letters we can also provide more information on the website upfront and seek online submissions from the wider neighbourhood.
We will be revising Council’s Community Participation Plan in the coming months to improve the resident experience.
p.s. Photo was taken soon after my flu vaccination, hence the lollypop.
