Plant a tree for Forster wildlife

Published on 13 April 2022

Everyone is invited to join MidCoast Council to plant trees in Forster on Thursday 28 April to help local endangered species. 

Commencing at 2pm, the tree planting activity will take place in Council’s Zamia Place Reserve near The Grange at Forster.

Forster's southern urban area, including Council Reserves and bushland on private land, are important for a wide variety of endangered species including squirrel gliders, masked and powerful owls. A number of these reserves were affected by bushfires in 2019 and the project aims to connect these areas with other suitable habitat to aid in the conservation of local biodiversity.

“The event will focus on improving habitat connectivity for local species and we will be planting over 300 trees and shrubs suited to the local environment,” said MidCoast Council’s Natural Systems Manager, Gerard Tuckerman.

“These plants can be utilised as an important foraging and nesting resource for native wildlife as they mature.”

Council’s Forster Reserves undergo extensive bush regeneration works throughout the year and have also seen recent projects such as the installation of nesting boxes and a fauna crossing on The Southern Parkway.

“This event is an extension of the hard work already being undertaken and a chance for the community to get involved and help protect our local wildlife,” Mr Tuckerman said.

The tree planting event is free and open to all ages and an afternoon tea will be provided.

Attendees must wear enclosed shoes in order to participate.

To take part in this day, register at [email protected]. Bookings are essential.

Improvements on Council Reserves are supported by the Environmental Rate.