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Thornlie "tree man" Richard Pennicuik's 95 day protest could end today, with police and tree-loppers believed to be heading to his property this morning.
Mr Pennicuik has staged a protest at a City of a Gosnells plan to cut down a eucalyptus melliodora at the front of his home.
The 57-year-old has lived in the tree since December, refusing council requests to come down. During that time he unsuccessfully attempted to have the tree heritage listed.
The council argues that the tree could be dangerous because of falling limbs.
Yesterday, Mr Pennicuik's lawyer John Hammond advised him to come down from the tree after the council threatened to issue a $5000 fine. The council could further fine Mr Pennicuik $500 for every day he remained up the tree after the $5000 fine was issued.
Mr Pennicuik remained defiant, saying he would only end his protest on his own terms.
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