Published on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 12:35:19 PM
Shire of Mundaring has secured $82,953 in funding through the Urban Greening Grant Program to enhance tree canopy and vegetative cover in the suburbs of Greenmount and Swan View. Supported by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and delivered in collaboration with the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), the program provides $1.6 million across 16 local governments to plant more than 5,000 trees and 130,000 understory species throughout the Perth and Peel regions.
As part of this initiative, more than 200 trees will be planted, focusing on areas where urban canopy is currently lacking. These projects are crucial in reducing urban heat, creating ecological corridors, and enhancing biodiversity through the establishment of food sources for endangered black cockatoos and other native wildlife. The plantings will also provide broader benefits such as increased biodiversity and improved hydrological health, contributing to a more sustainable urban environment.
Shire President Paige McNeil said the project reflects the Shire’s vision of being the place for sustainable living and supports its commitment to adopting sustainable practices. This includes growing our urban forest to preserve our natural environment for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
“Planting more than 200 trees in our foothills delivers on our commitment to enhance our natural habitats to support conservation and recreation," she said.
“Increasing tree canopy will also help to connect local bushland, like John Forrest National Park with our neighbourhoods, creating healthy spaces for our community and wildlife.”
The Urban Greening Grant Program reflects a collaborative approach to addressing climate resilience while fostering local biodiversity and improving human health and wellbeing.
Read the Media Release from Hon. Reece Whitby here: More urban greening grants to fund planting of thousands of trees | Western Australian Government
For more information on the Shire’s environmental initiatives, visit Protecting Our Environment » Shire of Mundaring
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