100,000 trees planted four years ahead of target

Published on 27 July 2026

• Council reaches its goal of planting 100,000 trees four years ahead of schedule
• Community marks the milestone by planting a Kauri Pine, the Fraser Coast’s emblem tree
• Hundreds of volunteers have helped restore habitat and support local wildlife since the initiative began

Fraser Coast Regional Council has reached a major environmental milestone, planting its 100,000th tree at a community tree planting event at Takura Environmental Reserve on Saturday.

The milestone marks the successful completion of Council's 2019 commitment to plant 100,000 trees across the Fraser Coast by 2030, achieving the target four years ahead of schedule.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and Councillor Michelle Govers planted a Kauri Pine, the Fraser Coast’s official tree with a commemorative plaque unveiled and a special cake shared with volunteers and community members.

“Planting our 100,000th tree is a fantastic achievement and one the whole community can be proud of,” Cr Seymour said.

“Hundreds of residents have volunteered their time at community planting days over the years, helping us restore habitat, support local wildlife and create a greener Fraser Coast.

“Reaching this target four years ahead of schedule shows what can be achieved when Council and the community work together.”

Cr Paul Truscott, who moved the original motion in 2019 for Council to plant 100,000 trees by 2030, said it was rewarding to see the goal achieved well ahead of schedule.

“When Council adopted this ambitious target, it demonstrated our commitment to protecting and enhancing the Fraser Coast’s natural environment for future generations,” he said.

“I’m incredibly proud to see that commitment fulfilled four years ahead of schedule. Every tree planted helps create a greener, healthier and more resilient Fraser Coast.”

Cr Michelle Govers said the Kauri Pine was a fitting choice for the 100,000th tree.

“As the Fraser Coast’s official tree, the Kauri Pine is a fitting symbol of this milestone and will stand for generations as a reminder of our community’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment,” she said.

“A record 104 residents joined us at the Takura Community Tree Planting Day, helping plant 1,200 trees and making this milestone even more special.

“Residents also had the chance to decorate their own garden stakes, which were used to mark the location of the newly planted trees.

“These community planting days are about so much more than putting trees in the ground. They bring people together, encourage them to connect with nature and leave a legacy that will benefit the Fraser Coast for years to come.”

“The Takura event follows successful community tree planting days held in Booral and Maryborough earlier this year, where around 5,000 trees were planted.

“This milestone isn’t the finish line. Council will continue planting trees through community planting days and environmental restoration projects, building on this achievement for generations to come.”