Author of the article: Dan Rolph
Publishing date: May 03, 2021 • May 3, 2021 • 4 minute read •
Southcott Pines resident Mary Anne Vanos was heartbroken by her discovery of the removal of old oak trees from a lot on Shoreline Drive. She shared photos of the remaining stumps on a Grand Bend community Facebook page, drawing attention from concerned residents. Handout
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GRAND BEND – The removal of several oak trees on a property in Grand Bend’s Southcott Pines has left residents asking questions about the importance of protecting the area’s rare oak savanna ecosystem.
Mary Anne Vanos, a resident of Southcott Pines for about 20 years, noticed the removal of old oak trees from a private property on Shoreline Drive while out for a walk.