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In a significant effort to improve local habitats, the City of Newcastle celebrated National Tree Day by planting 7,000 native wetland species at Tarro Reserve. This community-driven initiative saw residents and volunteers working together to plant a variety of grasses, shrubs, and trees across a 1,400 square metre area, enhancing the health of the wetland and providing essential habitat for local wildlife.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes expressed gratitude to the participants, saying, “Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun at our National Tree Day community event at Tarro Reserve, planting 4,000 native wetland species today! At City of Newcastle, we are aiming for 40% canopy cover by 2045 to help cool our city. That’s why we planted more than 550 new street trees in Beresfield and Tarro in the past year, and also celebrated World Environment Day last month by planting 18 trees and 100 small native plants with students from Beresfield Public School.”
Councillor Elizabeth Adamczyk emphasised the importance of community involvement in environmental initiatives. “Today’s event not only boosts Newcastle’s biodiversity and vegetation cover but also helps reduce urban heat and beautify a cherished public space,” Cr Adamczyk said. “Each year, we celebrate National Tree Day in a different part of Newcastle, engaging local schools, the community, and City of Newcastle staff in planting thousands of trees to enhance our city’s environmental health.”
Tarro Reserve, a popular community asset with sports grounds, an off-leash dog area, and spaces for fishing and birdwatching, was the ideal venue for this year’s planting activities. The event also featured wetland tours, waterbug dip-netting, nature-based play, and interactive stalls, including one from the City of Newcastle’s invasive species team and bushcraft activities with Nuts About Nature.
National Tree Day is one of many occasions where City of Newcastle staff, alongside community members and Landcare volunteers, have come together to protect and enhance the local environment. Over the past year, more than 125,000 native plants have been added to the city’s landscapes, including coastal areas, creeklines, wetlands, and bushland.
The event was a collaborative effort with various local organisations, including the Hunter Bird Observers Club, Hunter Region Landcare Network, Hunter Local Land Services, and support from local councillors, including Cr Elizabeth Adamczyk and Cr Deahnna Richardson from Ward 4, City of Newcastle. Their combined efforts contributed to the success of the day, reinforcing the community’s commitment to preserving and enhancing Newcastle’s natural environment.
Written by: Newy Staff
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