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About us
When you support our community tree planting projects, we love giving you information about your trees.
We have been providing this information since we planted our very first tree at Garibaldi, VIC in 2009.
Information such as:
- where the trees were planted,
- what type of trees were planted,
- who planted the trees,
- along with stories, videos and photos from the tree planting day/s.
Once planted, you can find your trees by typing your name and/or company name into the search box the Find My Trees page. You are welcome to use any of the information for your own socials and marketing or maybe even print up a photo of your trees for your fridge.
Fifteen Trees is an Australian company located in the Central Highlands of Victoria. Established in 2009, the company operates with a team of 4 along with a host of independent native nurseries and community groups (such as Landcare, school groups and environmental networks) across Australia.
Over the course of 16 years, we have:
- helped create 500+ community revegetation projects,
- funded the planting of 463,000 trees,
- supported over 200 companies with their sustainable policies and
- helped countless individuals reduce their carbon footprint.
Check out testimonials from a couple of our wonderful sponsors.
Fifteen Trees aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals: #13 Climate Action and #15 Life on Lan
A GOOD TREE PLANTING
COMPANY WILL ENSURE:
1.
PERMANENCY
Trees planted are native species, indigenous to the district in which they are planted. Those who plant the trees are experienced and knowledgeable planters (e.g. Landcare members). The trees are planted at the right time of year and protected with tree guards.
2.
ADDITIONAL PLANTING
The trees are in addition to what was going to be planted. While we sometimes add trees to existing projects, the trees would not have been planted without your support.
3.
TRANSPARENCY
This will be achieved via the website, where you will be able to view your trees and read the stories behind the groups who have planted them.
4.
CREDIBILITY
Fifteen Trees has been working in this sector since 2009. Over this time, we have worked with countless nurseries, Landcare groups and landholders to ensure the planting projects are well managed and maintained.
OUR TEAM
Colleen Filippa
Founder & Director
Colleen has a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Melbourne University and over 20 years’ experience working in education (secondary & tertiary), sustainability, and the environment. Colleen attended Al Gore’s Climate Reality Program as a mentor.
Donna Guille
Project Manager
With a background in the Not for Profit sector working in compliance and HR, Donna has degrees from Monash University in accounting and finance.
Lou Ridsdale
Comms Manager
Combining her passions, green living and writing, Lou’s work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, and she has made countless media appearances on commercial and community television and radio.
Daniel Filippa
Assistant Project Manager
New to the team, Daniel is learning the ropes. With a background in IT, business and education, Daniel is currently gaining valuable experience in the field, at our tree planting days.
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Restoring Australian ecosystems. Supporting communities with their revegetation projects for a greener and healthier planet.
Fifteen Trees acknowledges Indigenous Australians as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, live and play.
We recognise that Indigenous Australians have cared for and lived in harmony with this land for millennia, and their knowledge and wisdom of the land endures.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and stand in solidarity as Indigenous Australians seek a fairer and more sustainable future for the land and its people.