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[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]You can see the effects of the bushfire in the background.Dear Colleen,My parents came to help me plant the trees (35) that you offered me. They have been planted on the south west side of the property (which is where the fire first entered before wrapping around). These trees were used by many of the bird population for nesting and have unfortunately not regenerated. This location means I can keep an eye on the plants to maximise their survival chances. I will be using wire to make tree guards with plastic bags to help insulate. Thank you to the businesses for allowing this to be possible and thank you for your program. Regards BridgetLeadership Ballarat and Western Region raised some funds during their annual dinner for those who were effected by the Dereel fires in March of this year. Their generosity enabled Bridget to plant 35 trees on her property north of the township. Sofia Fiusco, who runs the program said the group wanted to provide something meaningful to the district. Fifteen Trees was happy to play The Go-Between. Slainte – Colleen
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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.
