More than 15,000 native seedlings have been planted at Thornlie River Park to help restore local bushland and support biodiversity.
RAC members, staff and their families have volunteered their time to plant 15,300 native seedlings across four community tree planting days at Thornlie River Park this winter, helping to create a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Western Australia.
Almost 400 volunteers consisting of around 250 RAC members and 120 RAC staff and family members participated in the events, planting a diverse range of native species including swamp banksias, lemon scented myrtle, swamp peppermint, purple flag, hakeas and robin redbreast bush.
The revegetation effort provides important habitat and food sources for local wildlife, including possums, wood ducks, gilgies, southwestern snake-necked turtles and slender tree frogs, while also supporting biodiversity and carbon reduction outcomes.
RAC partnered with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group to deliver the initiative and support ongoing conservation efforts in the local community.
RAC Head of Communications Rhys Heron said RAC is proud to partner with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group for our tree planting season events.
"This year, passionate RAC members and staff came together with their families and friends to plant 15,300 native seedlings, helping to enhance local biodiversity and contribute to carbon reduction efforts,” Mr Heron said.
"It's inspiring to see our community take practical action for the environment and make a positive difference for future generations."
RAC is passionate about creating a more sustainable and better-connected Western Australia, with tree planting playing an important role in improving air quality, restoring native vegetation and contributing to healthier local environments.
The planting days provided members with a hands-on opportunity to engage with nature, restore local bushland and learn about the importance of revegetation and biodiversity through environmental education and planting demonstrations.