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Planet Ark's National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. It's a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community.
Greater Shepparton began participating in National Tree Day in 2000, only four years after the program’s launch in 1996. Since that time, the partnership between Council and the community has seen thousands of native plants planted. Last year alone, 1,440 plants were planted by 192 community members at Yakka Basin Reserve.
Revegetation within the urban area has many benefits, including creating habitat for native animals, improving the aesthetics of the area, assisting with wellbeing of residents and visitors, and generally enhancing biodiversity.
While every day can be Tree Day, we dedicate the celebration National Tree Day on the last Sunday in July.
