November 1, 2019

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Each tree adds value to the forest.

TREES PLANTED

Damien McClellan from EcoTreasures, is a big supporter of our native environment. EcoTreasures is a Sydney based company, who specializes in tours that showcase Sydney’s beaches and mountains. Damien recently purchased 100 trees for Melbourne’s Westgate Park.  
These trees have been planted on the behalf of IFSA team and their students. These 100 trees represent the students. As they grow they will become important in the world. Each tree adds value to the forest. Damien McClellan | Founder | EcoTreasures
    The friends’ group behind the park Westgate Biodiversity have been working on a re-vegetation program at the park for the past 20 years. Annually they plant around 20,000 native trees, shrubs and grasses. Their aim is to return the area to the river ecosystem it once was. They are well on their way there. As these trees grow, the biodiversity of the area is improving. It is becoming a popular place for the people of Melbourne and for the birds and animals that choose to make the park their home.  
Westgate Biodiversity volunteers.
 
Westgate Biodiversity members and other volunteers gave up part of their Saturday to improve Westgate Park’s Southern Wetlands. This area was added to the park several years ago and has undergone a transformation. Using these plants provided by EcoTreasures, the wetland area is a stunning addition to the Park especially with the spring flowering plants. Tony Flude | Co-ordinator | Westgate Biodiversity  
Thank you to Tony for all your work at this park. And thank you also to Damien who has been a supporter of Fifteen Trees and our community tree planting projects since 2012. Damien has purchased almost 600 trees over that time period. An EcoTreasures forest!   Sláinte – Colleen   Colleen Filippa is the Founder and Director of Fifteen Trees. This year, Fifteen Trees celebrates 10 years. To be part of the movement of people looking to make a tangible contribution to our community groups and our native environment, contact Colleen at <[email protected]> or on 0400 040 659.   Westgate Park 400 trees / CERES 100 / Evoke 100 / Ecotreasures 100 / 

RECENT TREE PLANTINGS

135 TREES PLANTED

March 20, 2024
WPA acknowledges that when it comes to environmental initiatives, its people are its strength. It has recently partnered with us to plant 15 trees for each hard-working staff member identified as a Sustainability Warrior.

150 TREES PLANTED

January 18, 2024
Tasman Cottage already gives you a chance to reconnect with nature, yet its manager Nick has taken an important next step. He recently purchased 150 trees in collaboration with us here at Fifteen Trees, an action which ensures vital habitat for our native fauna, such as the unique Tassie Devil.

60 TREES PLANTED

January 15, 2024
‘We believe that supporting community tree-planting initiatives is not only an investment in nature; it’s a commitment to a sustainable future. JEI Studio is committed to ongoing donations of 15 planted trees for every design and decoration service agreement’. Jessi Deakin.