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Nominate a Location for a New Tree

Canberrans can nominate locations for the Government to plant 17,000 new trees across the city. Community consultation begins as an additional 750 trees are being planted as part of the spring tree planting program. “One of the things Canberrans most treasure about our city is its urban forest. We want to ensure the tree canopy…

Spring Tree Planting Program in Canberra

Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) recently commenced its spring tree planting program that will see 605 trees planted across the ACT as part of its ongoing commitment to the management of Canberra’s world-renowned urban forest. Urban Treescapes Manager, Michael Brice acknowledged the importance of urbans trees to Canberrans and their role in improving the…

800 new trees planted

Territory and Municipal Services announced today Over 800 new trees have been planted in Canberra’s streets and parks over the past few weeks. Michael Brice, Manager, Urban Treescapes, Territory and Municipal Services explained that trees were planted long major arterial roads, residential streets and in open space areas including parks and reserves. “Trees were planted…

‘Plant for Lung Cancer’ tree planting day

Sunday August 29th saw the planning of 760 trees for The National Lung Cancer ‘Plant for Lung Cancer’ tree planting day at Pine Island where Chief Minister Jon Stanhope unveiled a commemorative plaque. Other tree planting days where held on the 29th across Australia in cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Launceston and Melbourne. “More than 7,600…