Community spirit was in action on Sunday as 120 volunteers gathered take part in National Tree Day led by Noosa Council’s Bushland Care team, breathing new life into a beloved bushland site through the planting of 1500 native tube stock.
Spanning 32 species, each planting played a vital role in restoring ecological balance and boosting habitat resilience. Among the botanical highlights were the towering Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya Pine), a cultural emblem of South-East Queensland, the swift-growing rainforest Flindersia schottiana (Cudgerie), the eye-catching Castanospermum australe (Black Bean) with its decorative seeds, and the elegant Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash), admired for its delicate flowers.
Attendees enjoyed close encounters with native wildlife, live music courtesy of local artist Dylan Crowe, and well-earned coffee from Deadly Espresso that kept the watering buckets moving and planting happening. Guided nature walks led by Council staff provided valuable insight into the region’s ecosystems, educating participants on the importance of revegetation. All efforts provided a meaningful step toward enhancing biodiversity and habitat health in our region.
If people wish to find out about Noosa Bushcare visit Noosa Council’s website for more information and events.
