A Great Day on the Green!
Planting for Tree Day as part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
Local families get a lesson on planting native trees to help local native birds.
Volunteers at the 2003 Lakelands Golf Course Tree Day site in Queensland planted native trees, shrubs and grasses to provide food and habitat for local indigenous birds.
These plantings are a key part of their participation in The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, which recognizes golf courses around the world working towards a high degree of environmental quality for people and wildlife.
Darren Moore, Course Superintendent, said: "One of our main aims is to further diversify our habitat areas and continue to plant appropriate native species within and around the golf course. Participating in National Tree Day is critical as it gets people involved in our Program - including community representatives, school children, staff and members of the club."
A hoard of local businesses also helped by providing refreshments, children's entertainment, seedlings and planting equipment.
With 600 seedlings on order for their main Tree Day event, and a Schools Tree Day planting on the agenda, Lakelands Golf Course is all set for planting in 2004!
