AT its Darwin Convention in 2024, Lions Australia voted to establish an environmental project spanning the nation.
The Green Canopy Environment Project will run until at least the end of June 2027, with hopes that a million new trees will have been planted.
Gloucester Lions Club recently contributed eight advanced Brush Box trees at the southern end of Captain Cook Park.
Used by cricketers and hockey players, Captain Cook Park has several large shade trees on two sides. However, the southern end, where many spectators sit, was devoid of shade cover.
Gloucester Lions enlisted the support of Gloucester Environment Group and the MidCoast Council. Both were delighted to take part.
The Environment Group purchased the trees through Gloucester’s Woodside nursery, and helped with the planting, staking and watering.
MidCoast Council provided soil, labour and machinery to dig the holes.
“The council has a Greening Strategy,” said Environment Group president, Tibor Kovats.
“Let’s hope this will be the first of many more tree plantings involving the council and the community.”
Acting president Ross Cullen expressed the club’s gratitude for the support from the council and the Environment Group.
“The Lions Club is more than happy to help keep the local environment safe and healthy,” he added.
“And we are always looking for new members.”
By John WATTS
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