The noise of chainsaws has been heard all over Tauranga to devastating effect.

In particular, two lovely mature healthy copper beach trees were assassinated on Devonport Rd, just down from 7th Ave.

I am told that they were causing shade on one of the flats! I bet now they won't be able to open the blinds when sunny as they will fry and I hope they do.

The other tree that afforded solace near the Trinity church on Devonport Rd has also gone the way of all things, the church says 'come here for solace” , which the tree provided in the heat. No longer! Plus I saw them pulling out all the daffodil bulbs. Sad.

Do people not have to seek permission to cut down healthy beautiful trees, when we are wanting more planted for the carbon thing?

Enid Birtwistle, Avenues.

Tauranga City Council responds: We know it can be disappointing when large trees are removed. However trees on private land are the property of the private land owner. Council has no jurisdiction over them unless they are a notable or protected tree, protected through the Resource Management Act.