Council aims for 250,000 trees by 2032

Published on 26 August 2026

• Council increase new target to plant 250,000 trees by 23 July 2032
• Builds on the success of planting 100,000 trees four years ahead of schedule
• Community tree planting events will help deliver the Olympic legacy initiative

Fraser Coast Regional Council has increased its target to plant 250,000 trees across the region by 23 July 2032, creating a lasting environmental legacy in the lead up to and beyond the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The new goal follows the successful completion of Council's commitment to plant 100,000 trees by 2030, a milestone reached four years ahead of schedule through the combined efforts of Council, volunteers, community groups and local residents.

Fraser Coast Councillor Paul Truscott, who also moved the original motion in 2019 to plant 100,000 trees by 2030, said the new target would build on that success while continuing to enhance the region's natural environment for future generations.

“When Council adopted the original target in 2019, it demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting and enhancing the Fraser Coast's natural environment," Cr Truscott said.

“Achieving that milestone four years ahead of schedule was a remarkable effort and we would like to thank the community, staff and volunteers for their efforts so far.

“Increasing the target to 250,000 trees by 23 July 2032 allows us to continue that momentum while creating a meaningful environmental legacy that will benefit our region long after the Olympic and Paralympic Games have concluded.

“This new target means planting more trees in a shorter timeframe, but I’m confident Council staff, volunteers and residents are up for the challenge.

"The Fraser Coast is renowned for its natural beauty, and this initiative will help protect and enhance those natural assets by improving biodiversity, supporting wildlife habitat and increasing tree canopy across our region.”

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the community had played a vital role in the program's success and would continue to be key to achieving the new target.

“We've already seen what can be achieved when Council and the community work together toward a common goal," he said.

“Hundreds of volunteers have participated in tree planting events across the Fraser Coast over the years, helping restore habitat, improve biodiversity and support local wildlife.

“This new target gives residents another opportunity to be part of something that will make a lasting difference for future generations.”

Cr Truscott said the target would be achieved through Council's existing Greener Fraser Coast program, community tree planting initiatives and, where possible, street tree planting across the region.

"Every tree planted contributes to a greener, cooler and more resilient Fraser Coast," he said.

"We encourage residents, schools, community groups and local organisations to get involved and help us achieve this important goal."