Residents and the local community are being invited to register to take part in a special community planting day at Peet Limited’s award-winning Lakelands Private Estate on Sunday 27 July as part of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.
The tree planting site will be along the Arramall Trail from Ballard Meander Park to Campion Fairway. The Trail follows the same path as the Mandurah Rail Line and the new trees will provide a nature strip between the railway and nearby residential housing.
Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said “supporting National Tree Day provided a great opportunity for the community to get involved and help achieve lasting benefits for the local environment”.
“Environmental protection and sustainability are key parts of the development at Lakelands Private Estate and Peet is pleased to be able to help support this valuable and worthwhile initiative,” Mr Gore said.
Participants will get involved with the planting of some 1,250 plants, which when fully grown will create a natural corridor for birdlife and will also help prevent erosion in the area. They will also assist with ground preparation, mulching and weed control.
Tools and equipment for planting will be provided and participants will be treated to a barbecue and refreshments at the end of the day.
Two days earlier, on Friday 25 July, students from local schools including Mandurah Baptist College will take their learning out of the classroom for Schools Tree Day.
The students will gather at Winjan Park to learn about the natural bushland area and gain a better understanding of the significance of the Winjan bushland area as a historical source of food and medicine to the indigenous community.
It will also provide the opportunity for students to get their hands dirty participating in activities that will benefit the community by ensuring the park’s protection and restoration of degraded areas. The students will also undertake an ongoing monitoring program of this pocket of bush in Lakelands Private Estate.
Anyone interested in participating in the event are invited to contact Clara Deans at Creating Communities on 9284 0910, or email clara@creatingcommunities.com.au.
Participants in the National Tree Day are encouraged to bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottles and gloves.