Several trees along Manning Street and other parts of Mosman Park will be removed on 1 February 2024, as directed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
Despite an ongoing battle to combat these destructive pests, the DPRID have identified several Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) infected trees in Mosman Park.
Under the instruction of the DPIRD and in line with the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, the Town will be removing at least seven infected Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) street trees from the verge along Manning Street (near the bus stop at the current IGA site) sometime in December and January.
The exact location is depicted in the map below:
As there is no treatment for trees infected by these non-native beetles, the only way to reduce or control its spread is to unfortunately remove the infected trees.
Dwindling street tree canopy is a key environmental concern in parts of Perth, including Mosman Park. The Town will be looking at how we can replace these lost trees to ensure the long-term sustainability of our urban landscape.
Should your tree be infected and require removal, you can request a replacement street tree from us, so we can work together in maintaining our community’s greenery and canopy cover.
If you suspect PSHB in your trees, it is critical that you phone 9383 6600 as soon as possible or:
- email padis@dpird.wa.gov.au
- upload a report to the MyPestGuideTM Reporter app
- visit www.agric.wa.gov.au/borer
Learn more about how we are working with the State Government to control the spread of the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer.