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Peter Lawrence, President of the Wynyard Landcare Group was delighted to have another 135 trees for his local tree planting projects. This was due to the generous support of Chris and Tanya Dell from G.J. Gardner Homes Launceston.
Some of the 135 trees went along the Inglis River to help stabilize the bank, while the rest went out to landcare member David Dunnings. David planted the trees to provide shelter and habitat and also to help with the sub-surface drainage of the soils during Tasy’s long wet winters.
G.J. Gardner Homes have (to date) helped plant over 4000 trees across Victoria and Tasmania. Ross Morley (Managing Director) has partnered up with Fifteen Trees and is committed to planting 15 trees for every new home built. The trees go to community groups (such as landcare and schools) for planting and are sourced from local independent nurseries. This is fantastic support for our rural and regional communities in both states.
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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.
