New trees line streets of Palmwoods as part of new Street Tree Master Plan
A master plan to increase the number of street trees on the Sunshine Coast was adopted by council earlier this month and is already being put into action, with 33 new trees planted along pathways near Palmwoods State School.
A master plan to increase the number of street trees on the Sunshine Coast was adopted by council earlier this month and is already being put into action, with 33 new trees planted along pathways near Palmwoods State School.
The Sunshine Coast Street Tree Master Plan, which was open to community consultation in late 2017, guides street tree planting to help shade and cool the region, and balance our built environment.
Environment Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said the new trees at Palmwoods were a good example of the master plan being implemented.
“Trees like these make such a difference to the look and character of a street, and there are so many other benefits too,” Cr McKay said.
The trees planted in at this location in Palmwoods are Eumundi Quandong, also known as smooth-leaved Quandong (Elaeocarpus eumundi).
“In developing the master plan, council undertook a comprehensive analysis of the Sunshine Coast’s urban forest and existing street tree network to identify where the trees were most needed and which species should be planted.
“The Sunshine Coast is already one of the greenest local government areas in Queensland, with 57% of all land covered with some trees, and we aim to increase that percentage.
“Some of our most densely populated areas require additional street trees and this plan provides recommendations for placement and species to help ensure each area benefits from the positive environmental, visual, social and economic impacts trees provide.
“As well as providing shade and cooling, street trees improve the look and feel of our places and help make the Sunshine Coast a healthy and vibrant place to live.”
Council will also host its first Adopt a Street Tree neighbourhood day in Maroochydore next month, with residents in Boongala Street helping to plant new trees and volunteering to care for them while they establish.
Residents who wish to adopt a street tree can register their interest with council by calling 5475 7272 or emailing [email protected]