The Tree Vandal's Get Out of Jail Free Card: What It Says About Our Priorities A man accused of poisoning six mature trees in a heritage listed park in Sydney's inner west has avoided conviction by agreeing to pay over $116,000 for park improvements.
Norman Sukkar was caught on camera using a cordless drill to bore holes into the trees before pouring petrol into them.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for tougher penalties against those who illegally destroy public trees.