AdvertisementNationalNSWCity life Sydney gardener fined over destruction of 287 foreshore trees David Barwell August 9, 2026 — 5:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Then Lane Cove mayor Scott Bennison described it as the worst act of environmental vandalism in the area’s history. Over 12 days, the crew removed 287 mature trees from council-owned bushland, a public road reserve and protected foreshore land. Former Lane Cove mayor Scott Bennison wanted to “throw the book” at the tree vandals. Wang was fined $187,500 and ordered to pay Lane Cove Council’s legal costs.