EcoTreasures is a Sydney, nature based company that specializes in ecotours. These tours showcase Sydney’s beaches, marine parks and mountains. Damien McClellan is the founder and owner of the tour company and it comes as no surprise to discover that he a big supporter of our native environment. Damien’s informative tours leaves his customers with a better appreciation of Australia’s unique wildlife, culture and heritage.
Damien has purchased 189 trees for a favourite place of ours; the Flowerdale district of Murrinbindi (Central Highlands of Victoria). Through Fifteen Trees, Damien plants a tree for every corporate team member who completes one of his outdoor adventure tours. Thus making these activities completely carbon neutral. Of the 189 trees, 96 were planted on the behalf of the Team QBE ANZO and 93 trees were planted for Team QBE Group Finance.
QBE ANZO and QBE Group Finance recently completed an team building outdoor adventure with EcoTreasures. These adventures are designed to bring teams closer together while enjoying the environs of Sydney.
Well guarded trees at Flowerdale.
The trees were planted at a Landcare member’s property in Flowerdale. Over the course of the year, 1,200 tree seedlings were planted and guarded on this site. This is the beginning of a 4 year project for this landholder who wants to plant many more trees to enhance existing vegetation and cover the largely vacant land he has purchased.
Thank you EcoTreasures for the donation of 189 trees for this particular tree planting project.
Steve Joblin | President | Flowerdale Landcare
The tree planting team at Flowerdale.
Thank you Damien for your on-going support. As you can see, the trees have been expertly planted and guarded. Plus … being planted on the property of a a Landcare member, you can be assured they will be maintained over the coming summer months and seasons.
Sláinte – Colleen
550 trees Flowerdale = Ecotreasures 96 / Ecotreasures 93 / Delatite Wines 150 / Debortoli Wines 200
According to Sustainability Victoria, the average Australian lifestyle produces 15,000kg of carbon per year. If that sounds like a lot, it is! Over its lifetime, a tree can collect and store 268kg. This means, we each need to plant 58 trees per year to bring our individual carbon production down to zero. A little tricky for most of us to do in our own backyards, and this is where ‘A Subscription for the Planet’ comes in.
For hotels, embracing sustainability can strengthen brand loyalty, enhance their reputation, and help differentiate them in a competitive market. In this way, sustainable initiatives are not just good for the planet – they also make strong business sense, creating a win-win for hotels, their guests, and the communities and ecosystems they support.
There’s something quietly powerful about a person who decides, on their own, to do something good for the planet. No fanfare, no corporate mandate – just a simple choice to put a few trees in the ground. When hundreds of individuals make that same choice, something remarkable happens. Native forests are restored, wildlife corridors are rebuilt, and community groups across Australia get to do the work they love. So if you’ve ever purchased trees through Fifteen Trees, thank you.
