This special project will create a lasting legacy of 30,000 native trees and shrubs planted across 30 local, rural and remote South Australian communities
ElectraNet and Trees For Life, partners in growth, are presenting Trees For Towns - an opportunity to energise and empower 30 local communities by giving them a 'gift' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Trees For Life.
Under the project, communities from the Far North to the South East, from the West Coast to the Fleurieu will be invited to register their interest in Trees For Towns, with the 30 most committed and well coordinated selected to participate. It is envisaged the communities will form working groups to grow 1000 native seedlings indigenous to their region. Growing will take place over the summer, with subsequent planting events and community celebrations being held in winter 2012.
Participating communities will be guided through the process of selecting, propagating, planting and caring for local provenance species. The training and support offered by Trees For Life is designed to ensure each seed provided has the best chance of developing into a mature drought resistant native plant, specifically selected for the local region.
“We are looking for communities that want to learn more about the value of revegetation and biodiversity, who want to use this opportunity as a way to enhance the spirit of community in their town and who want to share the experience and celebrate their success with all the locals,” Trees For Life’s Chief Executive Officer Carmel Dundon said.
“To ensure the long term success of the project - with every single local provenance seed being assured the best chance of developing into a mature drought resistant native plant - we will provide training and support to guarantee success in each town.”
To read more about why ElectraNet has partnered with TFL on this statewide environmental initiative visit the ElectraNet website.
TFT Press Release