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Save Johannesburg's Urban Forest

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Anna Frylinck
8 years ago

We desperately need to replant some of the street trees in Greenside - some of the invaders on the pavements are being destroyed by termites. We also need propers arborists to oversee proper pruning of very big trees that are not safe in high winds. Pruning around the power lines has left some trees totally lopsided and very dangerous.

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Alexandra Begg
8 years ago

As the number of cars on our urban roads increase so does pollution. As the number of buildings increase so does the city get hotter. We need trees to help maintain a healthy environment & cool down our urban spaces. Trees also encourage people to get outdoors & enjoy public spaces: they’re essential for good mental health. Let’s not allow the degradation of our environment and city through the destruction of trees. A world class city needs trees.

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Marion Schulze
8 years ago

Even though I am no longer living in Joey's, but in Spain, I feel the need to sign this. What is happening to the trees touches me deeply and I still feel a deep rooted love for Johannesburg. I am wishing you success with your undertaking. Marion

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Anonymous
8 years ago

Lets save our beautiful tress!!

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JP Rocher
8 years ago

Can the metro please react on complaints ?

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Ilsé McCarthy
8 years ago

Please please save our trees! We need the oxygen!

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Adi
8 years ago

It's vital that we protect our trees now and for the future!

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Tracy
8 years ago

The tree canopy of JHB is one of my favorite views...

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Clive Fourie
8 years ago

Save our trees.

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Lesley Trollip
8 years ago

Our urban forest is an intregal part of Jozi..and must be protected

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Ian Samson
8 years ago

Save the indigenous trees, remove all alien invaders such as syringa and bugweed, as well as black wattle and eucalyptus. While trees may bring rain, invaders consume massive amounts of water that is lost to the environment.

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Ronelle Baars
8 years ago

Save our trees especially the Jacaranda Trees

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Linda Jane Simone
8 years ago

Without trees we have no oxygen. No clouds. No rain. Concrete and brick and glass cannot help us. Keep the trees. In fact plant more!

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Gina
8 years ago

Save our beautiful trees. We need them!

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ETHEL SLEITH
8 years ago Featured

One of the reasons I love living in Kensington is because of the trees, many planted over 100 years ago. We are their guardians and MUST preserve them for future generations. Please, Mayor Mashaba, be our voice.

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Heidi Bergesen
8 years ago

Save our precious trees - they will save our world...

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Chris Voets
8 years ago

Love Jozi's greenery! And it makes even the big city healthier. These trees need protection!

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Claire Johnston
8 years ago

Our trees are such a vital part of what makes Jozi so special. Please let’s do what we can to preserve this heritage

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Nadine raal
8 years ago

The tree felling in GREENSIDE is horrendous both on the roads and inside properties. It is destroying the nature of the suburb. Soon it won’t be GREENSIDE but concrete side!

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Rose Vermeulen
8 years ago

We need to fine developers for removing trees.