It's often been said that the entrances to Orange is not very attractive.
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While the outskirts of the city between Lucknow and Orange seem picturesque, once you head towards the city limits things really start to change.
On the right hand side there are a load of car yards and on the left the old deserted Bunnings building sits sadly waiting to be loved.
A little closer to the city there's another deserted building in the form of the old Prime headquarters positioned opposite an ailing but very important Lone Pine that's seen better days.
A little further down the road is a string of fast-food outlets followed by a large unkempt empty block that once housed a thriving gardening centre but has now sat vacant for years.
A little bit further down sits a retail outlet covered in security grills across the road from some low-rise apartments which frequently have old lounges unceremoniously dumped on their lawn.
A little further down the road is a string of fast-food outlets followed by a large unkempt empty block that once housed a thriving gardening centre but has now sat vacant for years.
Welcome to Orange.
Thankfully closer to the CBD the picture is not quite as grim. Orange is renowned for its historic houses and the pretty facades of its public various buildings.
However, it's the city's flora which has long been a drawcard as visitors often marvel at not only our tree-lines suburban streets but also the jewel in the city's crown, Cook Park.
While Orange's floral displays in spring and the changing colour of our leaves in autumn are certainly pleasing for visitors, it's the city's own residents who appreciate it the most.
The dedication and passion residents show to our stunning trees, flowers and even shrubs needs applause.
That's why people become so unset and even angry when trees, particularly those in prominent places in our city, are removed.
There might be some very compelling reasons why the trees in Post Office Lane were cut down this week but it doesn't mean it's not something to lament.
The six large trees were cut down on Monday after it was discovered they would be too close to the decking and glass walls of new eateries on the side of the former Myer site development
In a city that relies so much on tourism and tree changers to assist its growth you really can't emphasis how important the beautification and maintenance of Orange is to ensuring its future prosperity.
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