The carvings appeared on several trees near Welland's Civic Square in July 2024.
A series of haunting faces carved into tree trunks in Welland, Ont., may look like art, but to city officials and police it's straight up vandalism.A series of haunting faces carved into tree trunks in Welland, Ont., may look like art, but to city officials and police it's straight up vandalism.fans — are reminiscent of mythical, talking weirwood trees. They're located on a path behind the city's Civic Square.
The damage to the trunks disrupts their ability to transport nutrients, and exposes them to harmful diseases and pests, says the city's statement. The city says it anticipates it will need to replace the trees, costing taxpayers up to $8,000. That amount includes staff wages and time to remove the damaged trees, preparing the area for replanting, buying and installing new trees.Niagara police detectives began investigating earlier this week, says Const. Luke Lindley.Officers are also patrolling the area on bikes and on foot to deter other incidents.
"It's an intriguing thing," said Lee Carr, executive director of Welland downtown Business Improvement Area , of the incident.
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