Chris Lonsdale (left) and Shaun Martin show off their home-made poacher deterrents. Photo: Edmond So

An incense tree which was poorly secured by poachers crashed into Lamma resident Chris Lonsdale's home. Photo: Chris Lonsdale

A stump is all that remains after a visit from poachers (right). Photo: Chris Lonsdale

Poachers vs Lamma islanders in battle for rare incense trees

Poachers are increasingly targeting Lamma Island's rare and valuable incense trees, but some residents are fighting back, writes Charley Lanyon

Updated: Friday, 20 Jul, 2018 2:53pm

Chris Lonsdale (left) and Shaun Martin show off their home-made poacher deterrents. Photo: Edmond So

An incense tree which was poorly secured by poachers crashed into Lamma resident Chris Lonsdale's home. Photo: Chris Lonsdale

A stump is all that remains after a visit from poachers (right). Photo: Chris Lonsdale

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