Australians have chosen the river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) as their favourite native tree in ABC’s national poll.With a widespread distribution across Australia, river red gums provide shade along inland waterways. Forests of these trees also contain significant Aboriginal sites. “The river red gum is the perfect Australian tree. No two trees are the same,…
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Vote for Australia’s favorite Tree
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Do you love the water-bulging boab or the towering mountain ash, the world’s tallest flowering tree? Are you intrigued by the carbon capturing power of grey mangrove ecosystems or the ‘living fossil’ story of the Wollemi pine? The search is on to find Australia’s favourite tree. This National Science Week, ABC Science wants people to…
New Action Plan to Protect Mature Native Trees in Canberra
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The Canberra community can help shape a new action plan to protect mature native trees which are a crucial component of environmental diversity in the ACT. “Canberrans take great pride that they live in the Bush Capital, as we share our great city with an array of incredible wildlife and native trees,” Minister for the…
Andersens – Project Green
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Andersens, an Australian based flooring and interior decor company, is the brand behind 100 000 trees that are now greening the planet. The company was founded in the late 1950s in the town of Gatton in Queensland. “We believe environmental credibility should be assessed like a silent movie. Words matter far less than actions. So,…
A Little Extra Attention for Older Trees
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Older trees around town struggling with the recent drought will soon be given some extra care in the lead up to winter with an increase in watering services. “The Government is stepping up efforts to retain and enhance Canberra’s incredible tree canopy,” Minister for City Services, Chris Steel commented “Despite recent rain, many trees are…
Supporting Canberra’s Urban Forest
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Minister for City Services Chris Steel helped to plant a mix of new trees and shrubs at Waramanga and put his support behind maintaining and protecting our urban forest. The Minister also sent a warning to those members of the community who damage or remove trees without approval and announced his directorate will be targeting…
Spring Tree Planting Program in Canberra
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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…
Guide released to help gardeners help honeybees
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A new guide ‘Bee Friendly – A planting guide for European honeybees and Australian native pollinators’ has recently been released by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. The guide highlights pollen and nectar planting choices from the backyard to the bush, which will provide food for honeybees. “65 per cent of agricultural production is…
800 new trees planted
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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…
30,000 tress planted in the Gigerline Nature Reserve
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Brett McNamara, Operations Manager, Namadgi National Park, Territory and Municipal Services recently announced that 30,000 tress where planted in the Murrumbidgee Corridor’s Gigerline Nature Reserve to help rebuild the ecosystem. “The planting was a joint effort between ACT Parks and Conservation Service and Outward Bound volunteers and is a significant step towards restoring the Gigerline…