Another video 13.9.2012

Another video from Treenet (that takes over an hour to watch) with some greater talent this time.

Another media release

MEDIA RELEASE

 INTERNATIONAL ARBORIST RESPONDS TO CRITICISMS BY COUNCIL

 Mike Ellison, the well-known UK arborist who recently assessed the Laman Street figs for Save Our Figs Inc, has responded angrily to a memo from Newcastle City Council’s Director of Liveable Cities about his report.

Mike Ellison responds to Newcastle City Council 20.1.2012

I am ashamed to say that once again my Council has treated an eminent expert shabbily.

As I said at the Fig Forum, there’s nothing to be gained and quite a bit to lose for arboricultural and risk experts to help Newcastle people try to preserve the Laman St trees.

I’m extremely grateful that such knowledgeable and respected experts as Mike Ellison have given us their time and advice.

I should not have been surprised that within the blink of an eye an internal memo critiquing Mr Ellison’s work appeared.

Mike Ellison’s report 15.1.2012

How fantastic it is to receive Mike Ellison’s report on Laman Street.

An Open letter to The Premier and Newcastle’s Local Member by Stephen Costigan 14.1.2012

Dear Mr Owen, and Premier O’Farrell,

 First of all, I would like to wish you and yours a happy and successful 2012.

Secondly, I’d like to thank both you and the Premier for your positive support for the community in its ongoing struggle with the Newcastle City Council (NCC) over its determination to cut down the Laman St fig trees at all costs.

Fig Forum Countdown -see you Monday night

Double click on the photos to see the details of the Fig Forum being organised for this Monday night – Jan 16th at 6:30pm at the Town Hall.

Herald interview with Mike Ellison 30.12.2011

Mike Ellison interrupted his visit to Laman Street today to talk to the media.

Working Party meeting & Gloves off part 1 23.6.2011

Well, I’m almost speechless. Last night (22.6.11) was an emergency meeting of the Laman Street Working Party. Since it’s all about the vibe, I’ll just say that the vibe was mostly pretty irritating.