Council plants 400 donated trees at Brightview
Partnerships are at the core of Lockyer Valley Regional Council, and thanks to the generosity of a local major building group, Council today planted 400 native trees at a Brightview Reserve.
The Reserve was recently donated to Council as part of the development in the Hatton Vale area.
Lockyer Valley Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the trees would provide essential habitat for native animals and help improve connectivity in the local area.
“The trees are mostly koala feed trees, which will also help restore an endangered regional ecosystem in the floodplain area.
“Trees such as these contribute significantly to the region’s sustainability, community well-being and serenity, and we’re proud to put our partnerships to good use for initiatives such as these and work with the community to create a more liveable future.
“We extend our sincere thanks to Stroud Homes, who have been busy building new homes in our region, for their kind donation,” he said.
Cr Hagan said the trees would assist the local environment in several ways.
“Planting trees helps to prevent sediment loss, slow the flow and minimise risks during major flood events, such as bank erosion and sediment movement downstream, creek location changes, and damage to valuable assets and infrastructure.
“We’re confident the 400 trees planted today will help in restoring koala habitat and ensuring the future of koala populations in the Lockyer Valley for generations to come,” he said.
If you see a sick or injured koala in your backyard or local area, please call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
