Yellow Rock bush battle

By B.c Lewis
June 11 2014 - 12:00am
Tree clearing issues have been raised at Yellow Rock where Oasis Nursery wants a 100 metre clear zone following the devastating October bushfires last year. Pictured is nursery manager Brett Sidebottom with managing director Peter Cronin. "If I've got an expert saying it's unsafe to have those trees here, then I've got to respond."
Tree clearing issues have been raised at Yellow Rock where Oasis Nursery wants a 100 metre clear zone following the devastating October bushfires last year. Pictured is nursery manager Brett Sidebottom with managing director Peter Cronin. "If I've got an expert saying it's unsafe to have those trees here, then I've got to respond."
William Negrone in his backyard. He lost his home in last year's fires and is concerned by plans by Oasis Nursery to clear trees that separate his property from theirs.
William Negrone in his backyard. He lost his home in last year's fires and is concerned by plans by Oasis Nursery to clear trees that separate his property from theirs.

It's the eternal conflict that's so much a part of living in the Blue Mountains - wanting to live amongst the gumtrees, but also wanting to protect yourself from fire.

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