Source : Perth Now news
More than 150 passionate volunteers rolled up their sleeves last weekend for a major tree planting event to restore local bushland.
About 3000 native seedlings were planted along Thornlie River Park on Saturday, organised by RAC in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group.
This forms part of RAC’s larger community volunteer program, hosting four planting days this winter and surpassing their 15,000 seedling target.
RAC head of communications Rhys Heron said this was a long-standing engagement with boosting the local environment.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to a cleaner, greener Western Australia, RAC is proud to partner with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group for our member tree planting days,” he said.
“This year, passionate RAC members and staff came together with their families and friends to plant 15,300 native seedlings, helping to enhance local biodiversity and contribute to carbon reduction efforts.
“It’s inspiring to see our community take practical action for the environment and make a positive difference for future generations.”
The group planted native species such as swamp banksias, lemon scented myrtle, swamp peppermint, purple flag, hakeas and robin redbreast bush.
Wildlife including possums, wood ducks, gilgie, southwestern snake-necked turtle and slender tree frogs benefit from these habitat and food sources.
RAC’s tree planting events provide a hands-on opportunity for the local community to come together and contribute to environmental restoration efforts, learning about the importance of revegetation and local biodiversity.
This year has seen 15,300 native seedlings planted in Thornlie, a collective effort from about 250 members and 120 RAC staff.
