To celebrate National Tree Day on 29 July, and to mark the Centenary of Federation, each of the eight schools in Tasmania’s Brighton Municipality planted 100 specially selected native shrubs and sheoaks around their respective school grounds.
Residents also joined in planting activities at a number of locations around the Municipality.A total of 1,200 trees were planted, making a significant contribution to Brighton’s ongoing beautification program and Council’s strong commitment to the environment.
Launching the activities at Bridgewater Primary School, Brighton Mayor, Tony Foster, congratulated everyone involved in the activities.
“Brighton Council officers regularly meet with representatives from community groups, schools and State Government agencies. It was suggested at these meetings that the schools each plant 100 trees in recognition of the Centenary of Federation,” Mayor Foster said.“While the Council has supported National Tree Day for a number of years by assisting local schools and providing trees and other materials required, this year we have taken things to a higher level, resulting in a double celebration.
“This has been made possible through the involvement of our schools, the commitment of Council Works staff, the Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal Project (BURP) and Housing Services. Council and Housing Services provided the trees and Council staff dug the holes for the trees and shrubs to be planted.”
For further Information contact Kim Stansfield, Parks and Recreation Officer, on (03) 6268 7032.
