Government exceeds tree planting target

SOME 18,000 trees have been planted across Canberra this financial year, according to the ACT government.

Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel said the government has exceeded its tree planting target of 10,000 trees in 2021-2022 by 80 per cent.

“Our largest tree planting program since self-government is underway as we work towards achieving our ambitious target of 30 per cent tree canopy cover or equivalent by 2045,” said Steel.

Other key projects undertaken this year to meet the Urban Forest Strategy objectives include; introducing the Urban Forest Bill 2022 – which will repeal and replace the Tree Protection Act 2005, investing in community-based tree planting programs, and collaborating on water sensitive urban projects.

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November 8, 2022

6 Responses to Government exceeds tree planting target

G Hollands says: 8 November 2022 at 12:03 pm

How dismal is this? Back in the mid 90’s our Scout Group planted over 1,000 trees in a weekend. Perhaps they could put some extra resources into the lawn mowing issue in Canberra?

colin walters says: 8 November 2022 at 1:27 pm

The effort is worthwhile but the figures are quite rubbery. Most of these trees will be small tubestock which have a high mortality rate, especially with little post planting care. They will make little contribution to the urban canopy for many years. They also need to be seen against the mortality rate for old trees planted in Canberra’s infancy which are now reaching the end of their lives.

Tony P says: 8 November 2022 at 3:58 pm

Nearly as many as you cut down only the trees you cut down were fully grown you plant tube stock which often does not survive. How many more will you cut down in the name of the almighty tram? 120 year old trees on Commonwealth Ave for. Starter shame shame spin only shame.

Christopher Emery says: 8 November 2022 at 4:05 pm

The ACT government is still the major remover of trees.

R Blemings says: 8 November 2022 at 4:23 pm

What’s needed now are statistics that show the survival rate of these trees. One site I know of was planted with a species that can’t stand waterlogged roots. Nearby the planted trees were stolen within days of being planted. On our nature strip a Banksia never looked the same after the surrounding mulch was sprayed with herbicide to kill weeds. It was also the wrong species for a damp situation that’s since been waterlogged. Genuine community engagement in planting and aftercare is essential.

Robert says: 14 November 2022 at 9:40 pm

The free and lazy way to plant more trees around the world is if you make this your free Internet search engine: http://www.ecosia.org. It will plant trees for internet searches you make. It’s 200% clean energy powered and no greenwashing. So far, it’s planted over 168,000,000 trees. They also have a YouTube channel you can check out.

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