The Chin Wag November 4 2020

SPRING PLANTING BEGINS FOR 'ADOPTED' STREET TREES
Western Downs Regional
Council's popular Adopt a
Street Tree program is bringing
more trees to the streets this
Spring as planting commences
across the region.
Adopt a Street Tree has been a significant
initiative of Council since its launch in
2017 and has since received thousands of
applications from residents of the Western
Downs.
Council Spokesperson for Recreational
Spaces and Cemeteries Councillor Carolyn
Tillman said it was fantastic to see the
program go from strength to strength
across the region.
"Adopt a Street Tree is all about enhancing
the fantastic liveability of our communities
and it's been great to see so many people
getting involved over the years," Cr Tillman
said.
"Not only do the trees enhance our
community pride, but they're also critical
for our ecosystems and provide beautiful
shady spaces for residents to get out and
about in the region.
"The program has also turned into an
educational experience for many local
children as schools across the Western
Downs have registered to adopt their own
trees.
“Right now, our Parks and Open Spaces
Team is out and about planting this year’s
trees, and we’re also encouraging residents
to register their interest to be a part of next
year’s program.
"We're proud of the success of our
outstanding Adopt a Street Tree program
and I'm looking forward to seeing these
newest trees flourish over time."
Local Dalby resident Mrs Joan Hohnke
has recently received her trees through
Council’s latest round of Adopt a Street
Tree.
"I received two crepe myrtles a little over
two weeks ago, I received them just before
the recent storms and this rain is going to
be wonderful for them,” Mrs Hohnke said.
"I called Council and they took down all of
my details and let me know that I would
get my tree in the next round, it was a
really easy process.
"I was really impressed with how smoothly
the whole planting process went and how
large my trees were when they arrived.”
To apply for a street tree or to find out
more about the program, visit Council's
website at www.wdrc.qld.gov.au or
contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300
268 624).
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