Tree group plants 800th tree
The volunteer Grow Urban Shade Trees group has planted its 800th tree in the Peninsula last week.
"It gives us great satisfaction to see our young trees providing shade and already being used by nesting birds," said group member Ms Deb Sunartha.
Last week, five trees were planted: two yellow bloodwoods, one cheese tree and two beach hibiscus rubra.
The group started when the Council's free tree program ceased in 2016.
Ms Sunartha said the group was driven by a vision of the Peninsula with tree-lined streets to reduce urban heat and improve walkability, to improve liveability and provide habitat for our local birds.
She said the group's achievements were thanks to the support of the local community and its help with maintaining and protecting the young trees.
Pictured are group members Ms Deb Sunartha and Ms Jan Deighton planting the group's 800th tree.
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Social media, 26 Mar 2023
Media release, 30 Mar 2023
Deb Sunartha, GUST