Canberrans can now join a volunteer group and apply for grants to grow more trees in our city's parks.
"The ACT Government is undertaking one of the largest tree plantings in our city's history – with 54,000 new trees to be planted by 2024," said Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel.
"Whilst Government planting has been focused on more complex plantings on street verges, we are supporting the volunteer groups who are keen to plant and care for trees in our urban parks.
"This new round of the Adopt-a-park program will see more communities benefit from trees that cool our neighbourhoods and help grow our urban canopy to 30 per cent cover."
Grants are available for projects strengthen their ability to help us reach our canopy target in Canberra's urban parks, including initiatives for planting and minor tree maintenance and associated activities. We are particularly interested to see projects in communities with low canopy cover as well as proposals that promote long term landscape resilience. Up to $20,000 is available per application.
"Now is a great time to consider joining an existing volunteer group which cares for our parks and help contribute to the character and liveability of your local park and suburb,'' said Minister Steel.
Applications must be received by 5pm AEST on Friday 6 May, 2022. Find out how to apply at: https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/public-land/maintenance/volunteering
To find an active volunteer group visit: https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/public-land/maintenance/volunteering
