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National Tree Day success in Umina

Umina Community Group spent July 31 planting street trees as part of National Tree Day at Umina Beach. This event was strongly supported by Umina Community Group and Central Coast Council nursery. A lot of good for the local community was achieved and lots of fun was was had planting new trees on our streets.

Jasper, Rosie and Jasmine helping out on National Tree Day Tree Planting - Umina Beach - 1 Tree Planting Umina Beach - 2

The community see trees fast disappearing from our local landscape as multiple developments occur where there were once single houses and established gardens. As trees disappear, birds are losing their habitat and food source. Along with high density living comes a predominance of hard surfaces (concrete, brick and asphalt) increasing temperatures. There has never been a greater need for trees that provide relief from high temperatures, offer shade and the enjoyment of daily contact with nature.

Street trees are available free of charge from Central Coast Council for all local residents.

Tree Planting - Umina Beach - 3 Local Umina residents and Umina Community Group members.

National Tree Day in Umina Beach

Umina Community Group Street Planting initiative

Sunday 26th July was National Tree Day…an initiative of Planet Ark.

To support this initiative, members of the Umina Community Group saw this as an opportunity to do something positive for our local environment and to reconnect with nature.

‘Research shows that time in nature helps us thrive as individuals – physically, intellectually, emotionally, mentally, and ethically.’

Gosford City Council Protection of the Environment Trust Project via Gosford City Council Nursery donated a dozen trees for planting in local streets of Umina Beach. A small number of families were happy to participate in the planting of their chosen trees and to continue to care for these until they are well-established. The trees chosen for this event were Grevillea Banksii ( Red Silky Oak), Melaleuca Armillaris (Bracelet Honey Myrtle) and Tuckeroo.
The trees chosen for this event are shown here…

Grevillea Banksii or Red Silky Oak

Grevillea Banksii or Red Silky Oak

Melaleuca Armillaris or Bracelet Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca Armillaris or Bracelet Honey Myrtle


Everyone became involved on the day..

We’d like to thank Kerri, Craig and Beau (from Artform Kitchens) for ‘adopting’ two Grevilleas in Trafalgar Street

We’d like to thank Kerri, Craig and Beau (from Artform Kitchens) for ‘adopting’ two Grevilleas in Trafalgar Street

South Street neighbour Garry is happy with his Melaleuca

South Street neighbour Garry is happy with his Melaleuca


Deb and Gary (South Street Bushcare) had fun on the day planting.

Planting in South 2
Planting in South 1


It is hoped that these trees will be cared for by nature-loving neighbours. If you see these trees in your street, please give them some water as they settle in to their new environment.

Trafalgar Street now has seven new trees. South Street has two new trees. Small numbers but let’s hope the idea catches on!