Brisbane City Council is encouraging residents to become active in providing shade in the Sherwood Graceville area by taking part in its Neighbourhood Shadeways community tree planting event on October 31 at 9 am.
Neighbourhood Planning and Development Assessment Committee Chair Amanda Cooper said the shadeways plantings were a great way for the community to work with Council to make their neighbourhood cooler, shadier, greener and more carbon-friendly.
"These tree plantings are Council’s response to a need identified by residents and community groups to make their neighbourhoods more sustainable," Cr Cooper said.
"Neighbourhood enhancement programs such as this tree planting event are a practical and straightforward way for Council to deliver solutions to issues that have been raised as part of the neighbourhood planning process.
"These additional trees will target the most shade-hungry streets and mean residents can continue to enjoy Brisbane’s outdoor lifestyle with cooler, shady paths for walking and cycling."
Floral trees, including Lillypilly Trees, Jacaranda’s, Poinciana’s, Leopardwood, Golden Pendas and Queensland Tulipwoods, will be among the trees planted.
The newly planted street trees will be maintained using recycled water. In addition to providing shade for local streets, the 414 trees planted will contribute to Council’s goal to plant 2 million Trees across the city by July 2010 as part of Council’s Green Heart CitySmart campaign.
Another Neighbourhood Shadeways community tree planting event will take place in the Sherwood Graceville area on November 28, with a further 348 trees to be planted.
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