Close to 400 trees have been planted in Whitefield thanks to green-thumbed residents, students and environmental activists.
Crowds of people came together two weeks ago to plant 370 saplings at Springwater Park in Whitefield.
City of Trees and Members of the Whitefield Environmental Forum (WEF) came together on March 25 to plant trees with the aim of fighting against climate change.
Chris Malkin, a member of the WEF, said the day was a success and so far, the saplings are doing well and haven't been destroyed or vandalised.
He said: “It was amazing to see so many people coming together with the goal of helping us carbon catch and improve our environment.
“We worked together in Springwater Park starting at one end and finishing at the other.
“It took us all morning and until around 3pm to get the job done but it was well worth it!”
The tree planting project was part of a national initiative to plant more than 40m trees in the fight against climate change.
A spokesperson from City of Trees said: “Trees are key to our fight against climate change.
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“They absorb greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and release oxygen for us to breathe.
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“The trees that will be planted at this site will be mostly native species selected for their suitability to the site conditions and their ability to capture carbon and create new habitats for wildlife.”
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The funding for the project will pay for the first 15 years of establishment including any pruning and thinning work needed to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
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