Thank you so much for printing my letter in The Sun, regarding the tree destruction. My question now to the council, after their reply is: What is a Significant Tree and therefore what is an insignificant tree? When does insignificant become significant?

Is it purely in the eye of the beholder? Or is there some illuminating document that spells out these differences?

The Copper Beech I mentioned earlier letter was, in my eye, was significant, tall , healthy and very lovely. Council advise please

Enid Birtwistle, Avenues.

TCC replies: Our Urban Forest team would be really happy to talk to Ms Birtwistle directly. They can be reached at: tcc.arborists@tauranga.govt.nz or phone 07 577 7000.