Help wanted to protect trees planted by school
Umina Beach Public School is calling on the community to help protect trees planted in Melbourne Ave by parents.
The trees have been subject to vandalism since 10 of them were planted in 2020, the most recent being in the Easter school holidays.
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she is supporting efforts by the school to "save their banksia trees".
She said help could be given by "providing signage, replacing the damaged trees, or joining the group caring for the remaining plants".
Ms Tesch said: "This project is a fantastic initiative started by the school and everyone involved should be proud of what they have achieved.
"This community project is a fantastic opportunity for kids to be educated on the importance of planting trees and how to care for our environment.
"I would encourage anyone in the area who is able to get involved and help the school keep these trees alive and protected."
She said the trees were planted to provide shade and shelter to the classrooms and for parents during pick up times.
The group of parents, with help from Club Umina, coordinated watering and maintenance of the trees throughout the school holidays to ensure the plants survived.
"Community group Grow Urban Shade Trees provided oversight and information to the parents on caring for the trees.
"The local Men's Shed provided tree guards to prevent destruction of the trees but unfortunately during the Easter School Holidays in March of this year they were once again damaged."
For further information, contact GUST via email on gust@peg.org.au.
SOURCE:
Media release, 17 May 2023
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford