Thousands more trees in the ground for local schools

More than 2500 trees have been delivered to 52 local primary and secondary schools across our service area to help boost the region’s tree canopy cover and create more green spaces. 

To coincide with this year’s Schools Tree Day on Friday 26 July, Greater Western Water (GWW) has provided participating schools with up to 50 native trees each to plant on their premises through its Trees for School program. 

With the western region currently experiencing the lowest tree canopy cover in Melbourne at 5.5 per cent -compared to the eastern suburbs, which sits at 25.9 per cent - the program aims to increase the number of trees in the west. 

GWW’s General Manager of Strategy and Partnerships, Kessia Thomson said the initiative would help raise awareness of the benefits of green spaces. 

“Trees provide more shade, canopy cover and animal habitats. They keep our region cool, improve air quality and enhance local liveability,” she said. 

“It’s great to see our local schools, from Gisborne to Manor Lakes, getting involved and contributing to a greener, healthier western region.” 

“Initiatives such as these provides students with an opportunity to learn in an active environment while highlighting the important role they can play in creating a brighter, greener future.” 

The Trees for Schools program is a partnership between GWW, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, and 11 local councils through the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West program and Greening the West. 

Visit the Trees for Schools webpage to learn more about the program and to see a full list of participating schools.

Ishita, from Suzanne Cory High School in Werribee.