Are aggressively pruned trees a necessary evil or an environmentally unfriendly eyesore?

Are aggressively pruned trees a necessary evil or an environmentally unfriendly eyesore?

Wollongong City Council wants Endeavour Energy to do a better job when it comes to pruning trees on public verges, like this example in Fairy Meadow. Photo: Jess Whittaker. Badly pruned trees can be more than just an eyesore. Street trees provide much-needed shade in summer, and can help bring the local temperature down a few notches on the hottest days. When they’ve been hacked back, however, their ability to provide any benefits is limited. If…