Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is developing a plan to manage a plant pathogen which has been identified in Queens Park and urban trees in Toowoomba city.
TRC Parks and Recreation Services portfolio spokesperson Cr Tim McMahon said Council had identified water mould, known as Phytophthora, in Queens Park and urban trees in parts of the city.
“Council officers are investigating which species of Phytophthora is present in the park and across Toowoomba,” Cr McMahon said.
“When this is determined, arborists and other experts will have the necessary information to better predict the likely effects of the pathogen on the park and trees.
“We are preparing a Phytophthora Management Plan to conserve the heritage values and significant trees in our parks and streetscapes.
“As there have been positive test results for Phytophthora in some urban trees and in Queens Park, Council is not planning to restrict public access to the park.
