澳大利亚弗里曼特尔市计划在希尔顿公园北进行场地改造，项目涉及砍伐26棵树木，其中包括高大的诺福克松树[1]。这一计划最初规定砍伐29棵树[1]，已于2024年获得当地议会批准[1]。
周三早晨，居民聚集在现场进行抗议[1]。抗议者表示未获得充分告知。居民Stephanie Jones指出："这是自2024年主规划发布以来的首次沟通"[1]。另一位居民Emma Geary表示："我们认为议会没有获得授权，他们需要重新考虑这个问题"[1]。
在社区的强烈反对下，弗里曼特尔市政府临时暂停了工程[1]。市政府承诺进行进一步沟通，表示将进行现场测量、标记工作区域，并在本周晚些时候提议与社区进行现场考察[1]。根据总体规划，砍伐的树木将按照2:1的比例进行补种[1]。
The City of Fremantle has temporarily halted redevelopment work at North Hilton Park following widespread resident opposition to plans that would have resulted in the removal of dozens of trees [1]. The project, which was approved by the local council in 2024, initially called for the felling of 29 trees, later revised to 26, including several tall Norfolk pines [1]. Residents gathered in protest on Wednesday morning, expressing frustration over what they characterized as insufficient communication about the scheme [1].
Community members criticized the council's approach to the undertaking. Resident Stephanie Jones stated that "That's the first communication since 2024 when the masterplan came out," highlighting the lack of ongoing dialogue [1]. Emma Geary echoed these concerns, saying "We think that the council hasn't got a mandate, and they need to rethink this" [1]. In response to the community pressure, the city committed to further engagement and announced it would conduct site measurements and mark work zones, with the possibility of organizing a community site visit later in the week [1]. The master plan stipulates that trees will be replanted at a ratio of two new trees for every one removed [1].