The tree is in the firing line of Byron Shire Council who plans to sell the land it stands on for housing, and the land is more valuable minus tree, apparently. But in a somewhat shortsighted move, the Council failed to take into account the protective nature of Mullumbimby residents who are prepared to go all out to save the beautiful fig, which although not a local native species, is an Australian native.

If you would like sign the petition to save the tree, the link is below change.org’s copy:

Hello residents of Mullumbimby and the greater Byron Shire,

This petition has been created in response to the Byron Shire Council’s decision to remove the beautiful fig tree at the end of Station Street (next to Dinosaurs Preschool) to make way for the subdivision of this vacant block of land.

Whilst not opposed to the sale and development of the land, we are very much opposed to the destruction of this majestic tree and with the lack of public consultation on the matter. 
This tree does not need to be removed for the development to go ahead. The council had initially decided to save it.  This decision was then reversed as the council decided more money could be obtained from the sale of the land if the tree were removed.

We feel this tree will only enhances the visual presentation of the proposed development.
This tree is one of few left in Mullumbimby town centre of such age and presence.

change.org/p/byron-shire-council-save-mullumbimby-s-fig

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Lismore rallies: Photograph Alex Moffatt Clarke

The sight of so many thousands of people walking through Lismore streets filled me with pride. It also sent a message to politicians and gas mining companies – don’t mess with us! We, the people of the NR, will be here for however long it takes to get rid of this industry from our region.

Cr Jenny Dowell, Mayor of Lismore.

They came in their thousands from near and far last weekend to protest against Coal Seam Gas – it was a day of protest, but also a day of community pride, laughter and music as the parade wound its way through the centre of town.

An angel, Mayor of Lismore Jenny Dowell, and a ‘Greedozer’ at the November 1 rally.

Nan and Hugh Nicholson: leaders in the protection of Terania Creek in the 1970s and still protecting the environment

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