A TEAM of Camden Haven Dragon Boaters descended on Stoney Aqua Park at Telegraph Point on Monday 16 June, armed with 200 koala food trees.
It was part of a four-way collaboration between Stoney Aqua Park (SAP); NSW Forestry, who provided the trees; Koala Conservation Australia (KCA), who supplied the weedmats, stakes and tree guards; and paddlers from Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club (CHDC), who completed the planting.
The morning was spent digging holes, laying weed mats, planting, and providing each new tree with a protective wind guard along the shoreline.
Jason Stone from Stoney Aqua Park was so impressed with the finished result that he immediately ordered another 100 trees, resulting in a total of 300 new koala food trees planted.
“The future benefits of the project are numerous,” said Koala Conservation Australia representative Anne Ditton.
“Stoney Aqua Park benefits from an overall improvement to their ecosystem.
“North Coast dragon boat clubs, such as Camden Haven – who hold their annual Regatta at this venue in conjunction with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) and Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) – will benefit from much-needed shade.
“And Koala Conservation Australia benefits from having more koala food trees planted in the area and a heightened community awareness of their importance.”
By Kim AMBROSE
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