Partners - Greener Spaces Better Places

about this organisation

Eco Biosystems is interested in green spaces that have both direct and latent social, environmental and economic returns.

why we’re involved

Eco Biosystems is interested in green spaces that have direct and latent outcomes for society, economy and the environment. For instance urban green spaces could be integrated into both water sensitive urban design, bioresource production, biodiversity and urban food production. This means that urban green spaces could be more completely integrated into the mosaic of the urban metabolism and the fabric of society.
While Eco Biosystems has not been directly involved in a project of this nature, we have been consulting, researching and project managing in an area with a similar ethos. For instance, one current project underway has the plan to augment aquaculture into municipal sewage treatment. This is similar to water sensitive urban design, in the way ecological knowledge is used to enhance and optimise an engineered process.

Why Eco Biosystems support the vision

The 202020 Vision is important for many reasons, the top reasons for support are as follows:
1.Increase biodiversity and reinstate engineered ecosystem processes into the urban environment

2.Increase green spaces for promotion of a culture of ecological interconnectedness

3. Decrease the urban heat island effect

4. Increase community health and well being

5. Promote green tech or eco technology

6. Urban food production

With the careful design of integrated green spaces, it could be possible to provide aesthetics as well as various outcomes for environmental and community resilience.The most obvious example is urban food production, which could be undertaken by community groups or by new enterprising businesses. Green roofs, green walls, food forest parks, verge orchards could all be considered as urban green spaces. These could incorporate food production while simultaneously supporting urban biodiversity and bioresource recovery. This kind of integrated green space could have many flow on effects for energy conservation, carbon emissions reduction,and green tech entrepreneurs and local business. We are so influenced by our urban spaces, and greening these spaces in our cities might just green our minds and make for a vibrant sustainable ecoculture.

POINT OF CONTACT

Django Van Tholen, Environmental Scientist & Consultant

about this organisation

The promotion of the Green Space concept is directly compatible and relevant to the RHSV areas of interest and the interest of our affiliates and members.

why we’re involved

The RHSV has as in its prime aims to:

1 The Society acting as a peak, unifying body for groups with similar, compatible aims and to provide leadership, resources, services, promotion and representation within the community at all social and political levels.

2 Developing and supporting events and programs in the general community to encourage participation in gardening and horticulture by all groups in the community, especially disadvantaged, disabled and aged sectors.

3 Developing and supporting environmental, conservation and community activities and programs for the general benefit of the community and the environment.

These aims are supportive of the 202020 Vision and the ability of the RHSV to be an effective partner in the process.
The RHSV has carried out and supported many projects including disaster recovery and community support activities. It is an ongoing aspect of the RHSV and its affiliated groups. We do it naturally.

Why we support the Vision

The promotion of the Green Space concept is directly compatible and relevant to the RHSV areas of interest and the interest of our affiliates and members.
The protection and development of green space is a vital aspect of community planning. The value of open space and the significant community benefits is balanced by pressure from development and other causes. Victoria, Melbourne in particular is known for its open areas and the beneficial affects they have. We need to protect what we have and develop additional green zones. New subdivisions in particular are subject to minimalist attitudes to open space. Community health and environmental enjoyment is impacted by the 202020 Vision. Our members as well as the wider community live in these areas thus it is incumbent on the RHSV to support and promote the 202020 Vision.
The RHSV has a diverse range of community groups including garden clubs, community gardens, specialist societies and environmental groups such as field naturalists and Australian native plant
bodies.
Our focus is entirely on the development of practices that support the 202020 Vision concept
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Through our Victorian groups we have 20,000 members and 30,000 Australia wide.
Thus we can provide a physical support that is often more difficult to achieve than financial support.

POINT OF CONTACT

Don Rickerby, President

about this organisation

The Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) has always promoted the wider use and best practice application of urban green spaces.

why we’re involved

The Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) has always promoted the wider use and best practice application of urban green spaces. Of particular relevance to the 202020 Vision is the first of the institute’s aims being : To improve our physical environment through appropriate use of plants.

AIH has been established in Australia since 1960 and more recently has established a membership base in Singapore and Hong Kong. AIH has a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Parks Board of Singapore and shares the experiences and project developments of managing and reducing heat islands, the better use of available water and the amenity of spaces devoted to green uses. AIH members and the AIH Registered Horticulturists operate in a diverse and multidisciplinary horticulture community. Members and Registered Horticulturists work in both amenity and environmental horticulture in areas ranging from plant selection, propagation and management; landscape and horticulture design and landscape maintenance. AIH members have a broad knowledge of, and practices in, all areas of urban and production horticulture. Members have strong representation in professional advice providers on urban and green replenishment projects in Australia, Asia and the South Pacific.

The institute undertakes a number of research projects to assist members, government and the public in better understanding horticulture and landscape management. These projects include a Queensland Waterwise Plant Database for the Qld. Government. AIH’s Continuing Professional Development programme includes seminars, field days and an annual Congress on relevant topics ranging from plant selection, soil health, horticultural propagation and landscape management. The annual Congress includes a number of highly recognised and prestigious industry awards to promote best horticultural practice such as Young Horticulturist of the Year, The Golden Wattle Award for services to horticulture and bestowing institute Fellowships.

The institute disseminates information on horticultural and landscape best practice through its bimonthly AIH news in Greenworld magazine which is distributed to AIH members and the Greenworld circulation of 5,000 issues; through the AIH webpage (www.aih.org); through direct mail e letters to members; through the AIH Facebook page and through AIH stands at events such as landscape conferences, plant fairs and garden festivals.

The Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) is a significant and long established representative of horticulture professionals. It is essential that a great project such as the 202020 Vision has the widest most industry support as possible for great success and the opportunities for new styles of horticulture that will come from its success. AIH believes there is an obligation to promote horticulture activities through projects such as the 202020 Vision.

POINT OF CONTACT

Wayne Van Balen, President

about this organisation

We are consulting Arboriculturists and Horticulturists working with people to protect and manage trees in our urban environments.

why we’re involved

We have more than 45 years of experience in the Arboricultural and Horticultural industry, in the public and private sectors and work within a cooperative framework with other professionals such as Architects, Landscape Architects, Archaeologists, Engineers and Development Project Managers to achieve the best multi-disciplinary outcomes for people and trees.

Why we support the vision

As the director of UTMA my reasons are best summarised by the following : Sonnet for essence Faint aeons dimmed over far spreading bly, Soft even light blanketed ground and sky, A kindness where both night and day relent And now exhausted land lies calm and spent. Perpetually it grew as from a kiss Myriad challenges bringing it to this, Clung on tight with indifference where ‘er found And yet in every nook and cranny did abound. Endurance gave rise to bold prosperity, Sentience arose, and sometimes serenity, Aesthetic connect weaved a care for life Business ate amenity, awakening hiraeth. And within, a most subtle beauty lies, Love realised, is that which it implies. Danny Draper 24/10/2013 Bly – Billions of light years Hiraeth – hear eye-th (pronunciation) , Hiraeth is a longing for one's homeland, but it's not mere homesickness. It's an expression of the bond one feels with one's home country when one is away from it. Urban Dictionary, viewed 25 April 2014, http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hiraeth

POINT OF CONTACT

Danny Draper, Mr

about this organisation

OCULUS is a design based Urban Design and Landscape Architecture studio, that has been operating for more than 20 years, focused on creating great public spaces. We work for the public and private sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, the USA and South East Asia from at offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Washington D.C. The studio has a commitment to projects that: bolster social interaction; are based on achieving public amenity; are inclusive; are delightfully individual; and respond sensitively and cleverly to their particular environmental setting.

why we’re involved

OCULUS is a design based Urban Design and Landscape Architecture studio focused on creating great public spaces. We work for the public and private sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, the USA and South East Asia. The studio has a commitment to projects that: bolster social interaction; are based on achieving public amenity; are inclusive; are delightfully individual; and respond sensitively and cleverly to their particular environmental setting.

Over the last 15 years we have gained extensive knowledge designing and delivering a broad range of project types of varying sizes and scales. Our experience includes: the planning and design of new towns; urban regeneration; land management; campus design; health facilities design; streetscapes; public places and plazas; parks; urban waterfronts; river and creek restoration and rehabilitation; WSUD responses; landscape structures and buildings; forecourts and lobbies; roof and vertical gardens; play spaces; urban furnishings; public art collaboration; public and private gardens; horticulture; design guidelines and report writing.

We welcome collaboration. Our role as designers is to look, listen, generate ideas, test, persuade, confirm and deliver. Armed with an array of skills, techniques and field experience, we are able to work well with a range of people from all backgrounds, positions and interests. Our understanding of collaboration is not merely working alongside consultants, stakeholders and clients but instead, enthusiastically exploring the interface between disciplines and agendas to arrive at a new understanding.

OCULUS operates as three studios based around people with talent and a desire to improve the quality of our environment. We have an open studio approach and encourage all staff to be creatively involved in all stages and processes of the design. Our multi-disciplinary team has expertise in urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, industrial design and horticulture.

Why we support the vision

As landscape architects we strive to create great places for people. For us, great places are those with green networks offering shade and texture; public spaces which are well defined and socially inclusive; places which offer a range of experiences such as intimacy and exposure; and spaces which are delightfully quirky and creative; all created through landscape, architecture, planning and the interweaving of all three disciplines. We enjoy inhabiting green space and we understand the impact green space has on our health and wellbeing. Green spaces have a performative function. Trees reduce greenhouse gases through carbon sequestration; have an impact on the heat island effect and can greatly impact microclimate conditions.

POINT OF CONTACT

Kim Logan, Business Development Manager

about this organisation

Investa Land is the land development business of Investa Property Group which has a pipeline value of more than $3.4 billion. Our developments encompass broad-acre and infill subdivision, incorporating more than 9,500 residential lots and over 550 hectares of industrial land.

why we’re involved

Investa Land is the land development business of Investa Property Group. The business undertakes industrial and residential development across Australia and has a development pipeline of more than $3.4 billion. Our residential and industrial developments encompass broad acre and infill subdivisionsns in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. Encompassing a wide variety of residential and industrial projects, our portfolio is well positioned in the growth corridors of the states and territory in which we operate. Investa Land is a fully diversified and integrated company: we buy, sell, own, develop and manage properties. We currently have 550 hectares of developable industrial land in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Our residential property development team manages over 9,500 residential lots nationally. Investa Land is based in Sydney with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Darwin. Our office locations enable us to be engaged in the local market, applying honed expertise on the ground.

Why we support the vision

The Vision 202020 project advocates equitable access to open space in urban areas, promoting increased well-being and environmental outcomes. Investa Land support’s the aim of Vision 202020 to recognise the significant impact that high quality open space can deliver to our communities. We support the promotion of open space for supporting healthy and active lifestyles, for activating communities, and providing spaces for our communities to connect, forming life-long friendships. In particular, Investa Land actively supports the development of an Australian appropriate definition and standard of open space provision for urban areas.

POINT OF CONTACT

Nina James, National Sustainability Manager

about this organisation

Macquarie is renowned for its interdisciplinary research and teaching, highly skilled graduates and first-class facilities.

why we’re involved

Our vision for sustainability is: "Macquarie University is ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable in all of its activities."

Why we support the vision

Retaining and managing spaces for the local survival of nature is one area where we can make a major difference for the future of the campus. We also set examples for the surrounding community through this activity. Much of our attention is currently on the importance of habitat restoration. All species have particular habitat needs. In addition to local factors like soil fertility or climate, habitat structure very often involves inter-dependencies between the various plants, animals and nutrient-cycling microbes. When the extent of a habitat is substantially reduced by changes to land use, the dependent biodiversity often becomes vulnerable to decline, possibly even local extinction. The Macquarie campus contains examples of biodiversity under threat from past extensive habitat loss. Around four hectares of the endangered Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest (STIF) community occurs as remnant bush around the University grounds, particularly to the northwest of the Mars Creek lake. STIF was once the most common forest type throughout the Ryde municipality, but only about 1 per cent of that original forest now remains in this area.

POINT OF CONTACT

Belinda Bean, Sustainability Officer

about this organisation

Parks Forum is the peak body for parks agencies across Australia and New Zealand. We represent and serve our members and champion the values of Parks. Formed in 2004, our vision is for a strong and vibrant parks industry recognised and supported by the whole community.

why we’re involved

We aim to protect, conserve and advocate for the full spectrum of parks and their development; from the small green patch and playground in the CBD where people play and breathe, to iconic parks like Exhibition Park in Melbourne, the Royal Botanical Parks, Cornwall Park in Auckland; in Sydney and all of the many others; to the wildernesses across the Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is to unite and provide leadership for the parks industry, assisting the industry to take up its role as a significant contributor to the health of our society and environment, and also as an important sector in the economy. To carry out our mission, Parks Forum will: •Identify and promote best practice and innovation in park management •Develop and promote professional standards for park management •Promote the acquisition of new knowledge through benchmarking, evaluation and research •Promote knowledge sharing to improve delivery of park services to the community •Achieve recognition as the peak body for the park industry, whose advocacy is respected and welcomed •Build partnerships with aligned organisations or sectors; and •Enhance community understanding and support for parks, demonstrating the links between healthy ecosystems and healthy human communities.

Why we support the vision

Parks Forum is the peak body for parks agencies across Australia and New Zealand. We aim to prove the economic values of green infrastructure to governments at all levels, so that a strong and vibrant parks industry is recognised and supported by the whole community. We aim to preserve and improve parks for the benefit of healthy people, a healthy economy and a healthy environment. We would like to assist 202020 to increase the urban green space by 20% by 2020 by working together to achieve our mutual and synergistic goals.

POINT OF CONTACT

Margaret Morton, CEO

about this organisation

“At Lochness Landscape Services our goal is to create, sustain and maintain landscapes suited to Western Australia’s climate and conditions, which exceed client expectations and industry standards every time.”

why we’re involved

Lochness Landscape Services was established as a family business to address the needs in the market place for a quality service provider at a competitive price. Ensuring that we provide a Quality Service to our clients meant meeting “industry best practices” and developing a line of reporting that is clear and refined as to meet all legislative requirements. Today we manage over 150 site throughout Western Australia and are a member of the Landscape Industries Association of Western Australia (LIAWA) with the same principal that were established over 10 years ago of Quality Service. Our client base is made up from a variety of organisations ranging though all levels of government and the private sector. We provide the Western Australian state government with Open Space management services, were we provide a full range of specialised turf outcomes using our fully trained staff. Within the private sector we provide both property developer and facility management with a full horticultural service which is performed by our team of horticulturalists all having a well-defined eye for detail. Lochness Landscape Service has gained a reputation as an “industry trend setter”, by investing in the latest equipment and technology to provide our staff and clients with a peace of mind that we aim to be the best at what we do. The owners are committed to the investment in machinery and currently have horticultural equipment valued at over $1,000,000 available to meet the daily requirement of being an industry leader whilst making sure we are in a stable position to meet the unforeseen circumstances within the industry. Our landscape services consist of a Turf Unit, Horticultural Unit and a Construction Unit. Lochness Landscape Services operates services within the Perth Metropolitan area and the Great Southern with offices in Rockingham and Albany. LLS maintain a multiple of government contracts in and around the Great Southern, utilising local employment.

Why we support the vision

As the urban development over the past 30 years has spread over our city over some of unique and diverse bushland of WA. We have to ensure that this is protected and by giving back to nature through investing in it. We must remember that Parks and gardens are critical to our health and well being, like "Lungs" to humans are in this ever increasingly high density city living. It is vital that green spaces are available for city dwellers and children to reconnect with nature, before it is a distant memory.

POINT OF CONTACT

Stuart McIntosh, General Manager

about this organisation

RB Landscapes is an established design and construction company whose purpose is to engage school communities with the environments which support them. We achieve this through the sharing of ideas and conversations with school communities to design and build sustainable landscapes of learning.

why we’re involved

RB Landscapes is an established design and construction company whose purpose is to engage school communities with the environments which support them. We achieve this through the sharing of ideas and conversations with school communities to design and build sustainable landscapes of learning. A team of expert builders, landscape architects, horticulturalists and educators – combined with flexible design approaches and a practical construction philosophy – RB Landscapes deliver beautiful, robust and school specific landscape outcomes to meet each community’s specific requirements. Projects typically include outdoor kitchen classrooms, passive play areas, educational landscape systems and installations of landscape art and sculpture, as well as a various design workshops that engage students themselves in the creation process. Across all projects we aim to artfully and affordably realise a schools design goals, encouraging the need to continually explore and reinvent how we think about and understand our place within the broader environment.

Why we support the vision

Designed & Lived When working with school communities we strive to excite and engage students with the landscape they inhabit. We compose designs that complement existing features, provide interactive features and educational opportunities while cultivating an aesthetic that entices students to want to spend more time within a space. Learning Landscapes Working closely with teaching staff, community members and students enables us to get to the heart of a landscape project, providing outcomes that directly support school curriculum objectives and encourage students to take ownership of and care for the land. Inspiring Constructions Our talented designers are supported by an in-house team of professional builders with a wealth of experience in school projects. This aspect of our company ensures peace of mind that things get built as intended as well as providing school communities the flexibility to take ownership in the construction staging of their project.

POINT OF CONTACT

Richard Bellemo, Director

about this organisation

One of Australia's largest wholesale nurseries supplying quality plants to Landscape Construction and Design, Developers, Government and Councils.

why we’re involved

Alpine Nurseries is one of Australia’s largest wholesale nurseries that has been in business for more than 30 years. Alpine operates from 4 locations at Dural and Annangrove in Sydney, at Alstonville in the Northern Rivers region of NSW and at Impact Grasses in Brisbane. Alpine is focused exclusively on trade customers, including landscape contractors and designers, local Councils, property developers, garden centres and Government agencies. The business is capable of providing plant material for any project from huge infrastructure projects, down to a small backyard renovation. Alpine grows very large trees in 1,000 Litre containers, all the way down to tubestock for roadside plantings. It also has an extensive, Australia-wide network of growers that can supply varieties not grown by Alpine or where Alpine stock is not available. The Sales Division is a group of about 13 staff that actively source Alpine and other stock for customer orders. In addition the Alpine Trademart is a wholesale trade market providing a cash and carry alternative to plant procurement. There are about 100 staff employed at Alpine and key Alpine values are quality in stock production and in all business processes, teamwork and energy. These values underpin all facets of Alpine’s business.

Why we support the vision

The benefits of trees and other plant life is irrefutable. As urbanisation continues the need for accessible green space becomes more and more critical to the communities health and wellbeing. Our overall quality of life is contingent on our connectedness to nature. We believe it is critical for government, developers and the community to optimise green space with every single project and the only way to do this is to work together. The 202020 Vision supports this collaborative approach.

POINT OF CONTACT

Ken Bevan, Business Development Manager

about this organisation

Gondwana Landscapes and Consultancy specialises in low water, low maintenance native garden design, consultancy and advisory service, garden planting, irrigation, mulching, garden maintenance, revegetation and assisted regeneration for wildlife habitat, plus weed control for fire hazard reduction.

why we’re involved

Gondwana Landscapes and Consultancy specialises in indigenous flora, native plants and low water use gardens. Our goal is to design and create a drought resistant native garden to suit our client’s needs, or revegetate areas using cost effective low disturbance techniques. We offer a tailored consultancy service with the option of a report or garden plan to create a new garden or rehabilitate an area that needs some help to become wildlife habitat. We offer regular maintenance of your garden or rehabilitated area, taking care of weed control, brush-cutting, pruning, fertilising, natural pest-control, soil erosion control and identification of indigenous species. If there are existing garden areas that need attention we can advise or provide labour for rejuvenating old gardens with pruning, mulching and feeding. We specialise in revegetation by using a process of assisted regeneration if native plants are already present or nearby, or by re-planting using locally indigenous plant species. A combination approach can work well and is very cost effective, especially where planting of tube-stock or direct seeding is used. Weed control for fire hazard reduction with the removal of standing weedy grass and woody weeds to leave only the native plants. This greatly reduces fire risk, while increasing the number of native plants. Gondwana Landscapes and Consultancy also participates in educational programmes, the radio and printed media and are available for public speaking.

Why we support the vision

Gondwana Landscapes and Consultancy supports the 202020 Vision as we would like to see the stabilization of declining native plant and animal species from the urban area. We feel this project will further increase awareness on the importance of green space especially in urban areas with regard to improvement of amenity, the climatic benefits and in conserving biodiversity.

POINT OF CONTACT

Mark & Rabecca Thomas, Mr & Mrs

about this organisation

City of Darebin is a local government area in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

why we’re involved

City of Darebin is a local government area in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Bordered by Darebin and Merri Creeks, it has an extensive network of parks and gardens. Over 144,000 people call Darebin home.

The Darebin community places great importance on the quantity and quality of open space made available to them, and Darebin City Council’s newly endorsed GreenStreets Streetscape and Urban Forest Strategies are evidence of our commitment to increased greening.

Both strategies set targets to increase the quality and quantity of green space, acknowledging the importance green spaces play with regards to health and wellbeing, stormwater management, urban heat island mitigation and biodiversity.

Darebin values all of its open spaces and focuses on municipality-wide greening with the revegetation and management of Merri and Darebin Creeks, and the upgrade and development of small neighbourhood pocket parks through to large regional parks.

Relevant Projects include the following:

The All Nations Food Forest
Doug Hannan Reserve, Hayes Park and Pitcher Park Playspace Upgrades
Reservoir Streetscape Masterplan Implementation
Junction Urban Master Plan
Bundoora Park Masterplan Implementation
Council’s Street Tree Planting Program which will see 2000 trees planted in FY2014-15
Medium and Neighbourhood Playspace and Pocket Park Upgrade Program
Retail Activity Centre Streetscape Upgrades and Tree Planting
Management of natural areas at Gressweld Reserve, Edwardes Lake Park, Bundoora Park, Merri Creek Corridor and Darebin Creek Corridor.

Why we support the vision

As the urban population grows and private green space becomes less available, public open space increases in social and community value. Darebin City Council recognises the significance of its public open space and commits to sustainable management and growth into the future. This commitment is closely aligned to the 202020 Vision.

POINT OF CONTACT

Jules Martin, Landscape Architect

about this organisation

The Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW is the peak body for the professional practice of social and therapeutic horticulture.

why we’re involved

The Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW (aka Cultivate.NSW) supports professionals and industry with resources to promote the practice of horticulture for therapeutic benefit. The Society provides networking opportunities, information, resources and industry-specific training as well as support and advice on the development of new projects.

Why we support the vision

The 202020 Vision clearly aligns with the Vision of the Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW: to 'Connect People and Plants for health and healing'. Our Society knows that rehabilitation for people with physical or mental health conditions will benefit and heal faster when they have access to natural environments or simply, plants. For people with certain physical conditions, the access to natural environments may not be straight forward. We advocate making green space or natural areas accessible for all, for the benefit of all. Some 20 years ago, company management began to remove plants from offices, which is since been shown to compromise worker health and productivity.Having access to green space for health or to grow culinary items is desirable. The shift about 2 decades ago with cities such as Sydney, losing their green space and hot concrete surfaces ever more dominating is at last turning around. Our Society advocates for and supports such measures as a pathway to healthy bodies, minds and spirits.

POINT OF CONTACT

Virginia Field, Chairperson

about this organisation

The City of Adelaide has 760 Hectares of open space under its care and control. This is primarily made up of the National Heritage listed Adelaide Park Lands that surround Adelaide, which were designed by Colonel William Light.

why we’re involved

The Infrstaructure Management Department of Council is responsible for the asset planning of a broad range of infrastructure and includes all of the landscapes, trees, streetscapes, water features that supply our community with a level of service related to sport, recreation, events & social activities.

Why we support the vision

Trees supply a connection to our environment which is so very important for the ongoing health and well being of all who work, reside or recreate in it. More than ever before we need to give back to nature and increase the quantity of our tree assets for so many benefits that have been already identified.

The City of Adelaide is proud to be offering $200,000 in the Green City Grant Program that encourages residents, businesses and property owners to create a pocket of greenery that adds to their street appeal and helps make the city’s streets and public spaces more attractive and enjoyable.

Funding is available to cover up to half of the cost of each greening project. Grants start at $500 for residents and $1,000 for business and building owners, up to a maximum grant of $10,000 in matched funding.
Greening projects that enhance the presentation of a property need to be visible from a street or other public place and can include:

• Living walls
• Green facades
• Vertical gardens
• Window boxes
• Greenery that spills over balconies
• Vines and climbers on verandahs or other structures
• Upgrades to existing verge gardens

Grants can be used for both small and large scale projects that help make the city a greener, cooler and more attractive place to live and work. The Green City Grant Program is also contributing to the delivery of one of the City of Adelaide’s key strategic goals of increasing the amount of green space and greenery in the built-up areas of the city by 100,000 square metres by 2020.

Further information about the Green City Grant Program is available at: www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/greencitygrants.

Trees supply a connection to our environment which is so very important for the ongoing health and well being of all who work, reside or recreate in it. More than ever before we need to give back to nature and increase the quantity of our tree assets for so many benefits that have been already identified.

POINT OF CONTACT

Kent Williams, Senior Consultant - Park Lands

about this organisation

2014 Landscaping Victoria 'The Sustainable Landscape' award winner.
Boutique design & Landscaping firm specialising in sustainable landscapes.

why we’re involved

With Timandra Design & Landscaping (TD&L) commencing in 1995, the combined business knowledge is 40 years. With many awards attributed to TD&L, there is a strong sustainable ethic attached to every landscaping project. Clients are encouraged to include trees in their gardens for not only the aesthetic effect but the considerable environmental effects. Alison, TD&L’s sustainable designer is also a strong proponent of plants inside the home. In the garden, there is a place for both deciduous and evergreen vartieties, with a strong emphasis on indigenous where possible. Timandra is a regional business [in SW Victoria] ready to take the fight for more trees to the local councils in which they work - there are too many trees currently being removed without replacement.

Why we support the vision

TD&L would like to see the vision brought forward. If regional councils in particular, had a target that they had to meet by a certain year, it might make the residents within the council region more aware of the need for trees in their gardens. According to Alison “the obsession that is constantly voiced about leaves in gutters is so aggravating. To not grow trees for this reason is mind-boggling”!

It is unfortunate that some nurseries who sell trees lack adequate knowledge about what they are selling, e.g. different trees require different soils or conditions and grow to different sizes. This then often means that certain trees are planted inappropriately, giving that tree a bad name. It’s the tree that’s blamed, not the person who advised its placement. There should be a stronger degree of accountability attributed to plant nursery salespeople when they advise their clients.

Trees support the local ecology in so many ways, especially indigenous trees. Provision of habitat for different birds, as a food source for large and/or small birds, and their effect on the hydrological cycle, are all redeeming features of trees that are constantly overlooked. Trees also provide wonderful shade in summer - this cannot be bettered with sails that people use which provides no evapotranspiration relief whatsoever. And trees help to shade western facing windows on hot days through summer. TD&L definitely support the planting of more trees.

TD&L would like to see the vision brought forward. If regional councils in particular, had a target that they had to meet by a certain year, it might make the residents within the council region more aware of the need for trees in their gardens. According to Alison “the obsession that is constantly voiced about leaves in gutters is so aggravating. To not grow trees for this reason is mind-boggling”!

It is unfortunate that some nurseries who sell trees lack adequate knowledge about what they are selling, e.g. different trees require different soils or conditions and grow to different sizes. This then often means that certain trees are planted inappropriately, giving that tree a bad name. It’s the tree that’s blamed, not the person who advised its placement. There should be a stronger degree of accountability attributed to plant nursery salespeople when they advise their clients.

Trees support the local ecology in so many ways, especially indigenous trees. Provision of habitat for different birds, as a food source for large and/or small birds, and their effect on the hydrological cycle, are all redeeming features of trees that are constantly overlooked. Trees also provide wonderful shade in summer - this cannot be bettered with sails that people use which provides no evapotranspiration relief whatsoever. And trees help to shade western facing windows on hot days through summer. TD&L definitely support the planting of more trees.

POINT OF CONTACT

Alison Aplin, MANAGING PARTNER

about this organisation

Dream-time wholesale nursery has a proud 30 year history and is passionate about growing trees to the highest quality possible.

why we’re involved

Winning seven state awards, five national awards for best small production nursery by the NGIV and NGIA, five Baw Baw shire business awards for innovation and Agri business, ICID Water Saving Award, the Save Water Award in 2011, Two Gippsland Business Awards, the Gippsland Business of the year 2012 and the NGIA Hall of Fame.

Why we support the vision

Three reasons of many as to why we support the vision. Trees absorb odours and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulphur dioxide and ozone) filtering the air by retaining particulates in their leaves, bark and lowering air temperature. Temperatures in Melbourne have risen 3°C in the last 50 years as tree coverage declined and the number of heat-absorbing roads and buildings increased. Cities can be cooled up to 7°C, by shading homes and streets, breaking up urban “heat islands”. Trees shield our children from ultra-violet rays. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world. Trees reduce UV-B exposure by about 50 percent, thus providing protection to children at schools and playgrounds - where children spend hours outdoors. Trees reduce violence in neighbourhoods. Areas that are barren have shown to have a greater incidence of violence in and out of the home than their greener counterparts. Trees and landscaping help to reduce the levels of fear.

POINT OF CONTACT

Philip Wratten, CEO

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