Community urged to join council-led tree planting day

MORE than 1500 trees will be planted by the council across the region in August, just in time for Community Tree Planting Day.

The Toowoomba Regional Council is holding a Community Tree Planting Day this month.

MORE than 1500 new trees will be planted by the Toowoomba Regional Council across the region in August, just in time for Community Tree Planting Day at the end of the month.

Toowoomba Regional Council environment and community portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said the day was part of an initiative to increase the region's urban forest population.

"The Community Tree Planting Day follows on from the success of Planet Ark's National Tree Day, held annually to inspire communities to plant trees and protect nature," he said.

"We're already well-known throughout Australia as the Garden City and the planting of more than 1500 trees will only enhance our reputation further."

The event will be held at Pittsworth's Rotaract Park and Stenner Street Park in Middle Ridge on Saturday, August 29 from 8.30am until 11.30am.

"This is an open event for everyone in our community," Cr McMahon said.

"While we'd love to see a huge turnout for this, local tree enthusiasts keen to participate in the day's activities are urged to make a booking due to COVID-19 health restrictions that are in place."

Participants will need to bring their own gloves, trowels and drinking water with them on the day.

Enclosed shoes, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, a broadbrimmed hat and sunscreen are also highly recommended.

To register your interest, call the council on 131 872 or email [e-mail].