After a four-year hiatus, the annual Lennox Head Community Tree Planting Day will return Friday 9 June 2023.
Ms Sanne Wissels from GeoLINK is enthusiastic about inviting the community to plant again in the 20th year since the GeoLINK-Ballina Shire Council planting partnership began.
“We are continuing the tremendous legacy the Ballina Environmental Society initiated in 1980,” said Ms Wissels.
“The local community rallies at the iconic Lennox headland to plant native seedlings of littoral rainforest species to restore what was once present on the headland pre-1800s.”
James Brideson, Ballina Shire Council’s Natural Resource Officer, is proud of the work so far.
“A large area has been planted since the event’s inception in 2003 when 20 volunteers planted 140 seedlings,” said Mr Brideson.
“Each year the event continues to grow, and at last count, it has been supported by 1,650 volunteers planting over 13,000 seedlings.”
Everyone is invited to join at the top of Lennox headland from 9am to 12noon Friday 9 June 2023.
Ballina Shire Council will supply trees, mulch, water, and some tools. The Lennox Head business community and volunteer groups have generously donated a barbecue and refreshments.
“Please wear sun protection and closed-in shoes and bring digging tools if you own any,” added Mr Brideson.
