Greenfleet Australia
Sthn end in scruGreenfleet's tree planting site along teh Great Ocean Road (planted in August 2016) - Photo taken in January 2017b (2)
In 2016, Greenfleet launched the Great Ocean Road Restoration Project, aiming to restore vital habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon from the atmosphere, protect biodiversity, improve water quality and transform the landscape back to its natural state. In August 2016, we planted 6,500 native trees over 9.4 hectares on a property just north of Apollo Bay, Victoria. These photos were taken just 6 months after planting, in January 2017.
In time, the forest will sequester carbon, increase the aesthetic appeal of the roadside and increase habitat for native animals. “Clearly we want to see the steady growth of a diverse native forest that blends naturally with the surrounding forest. We also look forward to accommodating a diverse range of native fauna, including koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and birds,” said Bill and Peter Wood, owners of the site.
The region is commonly known for koalas. However, in recent times the population has become unsustainable. The revegetation of native trees such as the Manna Gums, will supply food and shelter for the repopulation of the koalas. Native animals, including the Powerful Owls, echidnas and wallabies will also benefit from the increased in habitat.
The Wood brothers went on to say, “We have knowledge today about the impacts of clearing that our forefathers did not have. Diverse, healthy ecosystems are crucial to our long-term future. There is growing community awareness and hence pressure to have more coordinated approaches to restoring ecosystems and we only hope this trend can continue to grow. Thanks for your partnership in this project!”
Find out more about Greenfleet and how you can help plant more native forests: www.greenfleet.org.au
Sthn end in scruGreenfleet's tree planting site along teh Great Ocean Road (planted in August 2016) - Photo taken in January 2017b (2)
In 2016, Greenfleet launched the Great Ocean Road Restoration Project, aiming to restore vital habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon from the atmosphere, protect biodiversity, improve water quality and transform the landscape back to its natural state. In August 2016, we planted 6,500 native trees over 9.4 hectares on a property just north of Apollo Bay, Victoria. These photos were taken just 6 months after planting, in January 2017.
In time, the forest will sequester carbon, increase the aesthetic appeal of the roadside and increase habitat for native animals. “Clearly we want to see the steady growth of a diverse native forest that blends naturally with the surrounding forest. We also look forward to accommodating a diverse range of native fauna, including koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and birds,” said Bill and Peter Wood, owners of the site.
The region is commonly known for koalas. However, in recent times the population has become unsustainable. The revegetation of native trees such as the Manna Gums, will supply food and shelter for the repopulation of the koalas. Native animals, including the Powerful Owls, echidnas and wallabies will also benefit from the increased in habitat.
The Wood brothers went on to say, “We have knowledge today about the impacts of clearing that our forefathers did not have. Diverse, healthy ecosystems are crucial to our long-term future. There is growing community awareness and hence pressure to have more coordinated approaches to restoring ecosystems and we only hope this trend can continue to grow. Thanks for your partnership in this project!”
Find out more about Greenfleet and how you can help plant more native forests: www.greenfleet.org.au