Koala concerns as street tree removed

Koalas are a regular sighting in Portland streets, though the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) say that interactions with humans are usually to the detriment of the animals.

By Oscar Perri

December 25, 2022 | 12:30 PM

ANOTHER Norfolk Island Hibiscus, or itchy bomb tree, is set to be removed from a central Portland nature strip, with some residents concerned about the impact on the local koala population.

Glenelg Shire Council sent a letter last week to nearby residents informing them that the large tree opposite the IGA supermarket on Percy Street was slated for removal.