Gloucester RiverCare Group plant 88 trees in District Park Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 16, 2024 Sixteen volunteers joined the monthly RiverCare morning, planting 88 trees in District Park. SIXTEEN volunteers from the Gloucester RiverCare Group planted 88 trees along the river in District Park on Friday 4, October. “Gloucester is so lucky to have such a beautiful big park in our town,” RiverCare Coordinator Louise Duff said. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “We’ve planted trees to enhance habitat, shade and natural beauty.” MidCoast Council supported the project, supplying trees, guards, jute mat and mulch. Many River Oaks died following the 2019 drought and 2020 flood, and remain vulnerable to erosion and insect attack. “The RiverCare planting will make sure there’ll be new trees to take their place as the grand old trees die over time,” said Ms Duff. The trees are mainly River Oak with some Water Gums and Sandpaper Fig. They will help stabilise the riverbank and improve habitat for fish and birds. RiverCare is an activity of the Gloucester Environment Group. “We meet in the park at 8 am on the fourth Friday each month to look after native plantings,” said Ms Duff. “New members are always welcome.” For more information call Louise Duff on 0436924577. Neil and Jenny Thorne.
