TREES IN NEWCASTLE

Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)—Trees in Newcastle is an organisation based out of Redhead with an important goal: conserving native vegetation and supporting people who care about the environment. Founded in 1989 by a small group of like-minded people who gathered at a public meeting, the organisation was based around the simple goal to plant more trees in Newcastle. The group agreed to focus on native plants, and before long they decided to grow plants collected from local seed. Since then, Trees in Newcastle has planted trees all over the local area. They help with bush regeneration, restoring health to native habitats by controlling threats and allowing native plants to flourish; offer environmental education, training and engagement for the local community; and provide advice on appropriate species selection for people and organisations looking to plant natives. My congratulations to Jocelyn Barker, the Nursery Manager, and Elise Briggs, Trees in Newcastle's chair, for helping to guide this organisation, as well as to the many volunteers who contribute so much to this important work.

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