Wodonga Council’s tree crew is building a greener city of the future, with hundreds of new trees being planted in parks and streets across the city.
About 2000 trees are being planted, with a focus on giving the new plants the best possible start by planting in the cool, wet conditions of winter.
A further 2000 shrubs will also be planted in reserves, with the help of community groups.
A mixture of native and exotic trees has been chosen to beautify the city and reduce the impact of climate change. The plantings will also provide shade, reduce pollution, slow storm run-off and increase property values.
The program includes the replacement of damaged or dead street trees, with a focus on adding trees to socially vulnerable areas, avenues and roadsides, and public reserves.
The council’s tree management plan aims to increase the city’s tree canopy by 15 per cent by 2040.
