GLENAROURA Land Management Group (GLMG) hosted its annual tree planting event last month as 3500 native plants found their new homes on Tim and Penny Reeve’s property along Daisyburn Road.
Another five hundred trees were also planted on Burgess Rural’s property.
The trees provide essential animal and bird shelters and wildlife corridors across our district, whilst also helping to protect our waterways and soil integrity.
This vital environmental initiative has been going for nearly 30 years—run totally by dedicated volunteers including GLMG members, the Pajero 4WD Club, Manningham City Rotarians and Templestowe Secondary School students.
Over 100 farmers and volunteers, planted the seedlings and Community Bank Wallan, Kilmore and Broadford was a proud sponsor.
Chair Kit Holland worked alongside the volunteers.
“We are proud to have partnered with Landcare on this project to restore, protect and enhance our environment,” she said.
“We are more than a bank, what sets us apart is what we do with the profits. Every dollar invested in us, allows us to reinvest the profits back into our region.
“Thanks to all the groups who participated in this tree planting program – working together to make our community a better place.”
GLMG Chairman Paul Fleming was thrilled with the 2025 project and he urges everyone to learn more.
“Not only did everyone work hard,” he said
“We also had fun, met new people, enjoyed lovely food for morning tea and lunch, and ultimately felt a great sense of achievement by looking at what we’d been able to accomplish.”
To see the results, visit youtube.com/watch?v=FEYRWWP7fKs
