The City of Kalumunda has controversially backtracked on it’s urban bushland policy just a year after it was implemented, with councilors claiming it was creating dangerous conditions.

The shire was one of many to adopt new recommended laws that would prevent property owners from freely removing trees; part of an effort to improve Perth’s almost-barren urban canopy cover.

Yet Cr David Modolo filed a Notice of Motion after receiving reports of “perverse outcomes” since the policy was introduced.

City Mayor Margaret Thomas toild Millsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast it’s a very emotive topic, and it’s increasingly difficult to get councilors and residents on the same page on the issue.

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