850 Trees Planted at Banora Point for National Tree Day

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Banora Point to plant a seedling in recognition of National Tree Day last month. Over 50 community members attended the planting day on Sunday, 28 July, while students from Tweed Heads South Primary School and Banora Point High School participated in Schools National Tree Day on Friday, 26 July. In total, 850 trees were planted, enhancing the local environment with revegetation, amenity, and shade along a popular walking path. This initiative is part of Council’s Cool Towns Urban Forest program, which focuses on providing trees for shade and cooling in the places across the Tweed where we live, work, and play. The newly planted trees will help revegetate the Melaleuca forest in the area, reducing weed growth and adding shade and enjoyment for residents.

As part of this year’s winter tree planting schedule, Council’s Parks and Active Communities team will also plant mature street trees to provide additional shade along the pedestrian footpath near Avondale Drive, across from the recent planting site. Trees in urban areas play a crucial role in improving the liveability of our local spaces, encouraging outdoor activities, exercise, walking, and travel.

National Tree Day, organized by Planet Ark, is Australia’s largest community tree planting event, drawing participation from around 300,000 Australians annually. It’s an opportunity for communities to unite, plant trees, connect with nature, and deepen their understanding of local environmental issues.