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77,000 trees in Melbourne got their own email addresses to report vandalism – people write love letters instead

All of Melbourne’s 77,000 trees were given individual emails so residents could report those that were in a state of decline after a 13-year drought, or had been vandalised – but people have been writing love letters to them instead, reports news.com.au

“It is unbelievable, we have now received over 3000 emails from all around the world — there have been people from Russia, Germany, Hungary, Singapore, Britain and Hong Kong all confessing their love for trees in Melbourne,” said The chair of Melbourne’s Environment Portfolio Councillor Arron Wood, who shared some of the letters written to Melbourne’s trees.

Golden Elm, Tree ID 1037148
Dear 1037148,
You deserve to be known by more than a number. I love you.
Always and forever.

olden Elm, Tree ID 1028612
I used to think you were the Magic Faraway tree when I was a child.
Now that I’m an adult, I still look forward to seeing you as I come around the bend after a tedious crawl down Hoddle Street.
A loyal friend always there waiting to say hello

Weeping Myrtle, Tree ID 1494392
Hello Weeping Myrtle,
I’m sitting inside near you and I noticed on the urban tree map you don’t have many friends nearby. I think that’s sad so I want you to know I’m thinking of you.
I also want to thank you for providing oxygen for us to breath in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Best Regards,
N.

English Elm, Tree ID 1032245
Are you and your fellow English elms enjoying the Ashes series as much as we in England are, and are you giving the native Aussie trees some stick over their team’s performance?
C

Other people asked the trees for wisdom.

Western red cedar, Tree ID 1058295
Hi Tree,
Are you worried about being affected by the Greek debt crisis? Should Greece be allowed to stay in the European Union?
Regards,
Troy

Presumably the Western red cedar replied with “Please leaf me out of this.”

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