Climate change
Trees help stabilise our climate by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere and shading the land.
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The science, simply explainedWhy trees matter
Trees are one of the most powerful, affordable tools we have for a healthier planet and healthier communities. Here’s what the evidence tells us.
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0cooler streets under good urban canopy
0years a single native tree can live and give back
Figures are widely-cited general estimates and vary by species, climate and location.
Nine reasons
One action, many benefits
Planting and protecting trees touches almost every part of a healthy environment and a healthy community.
Carbon sequestration
As they grow, trees lock away carbon in wood, roots and soil for decades to come.
Biodiversity
Native trees feed and shelter birds, insects and animals — the web of life depends on them.
Habitat restoration
Reconnecting cleared land rebuilds corridors that wildlife need to move, feed and breed.
Urban forests
Shade and canopy lower temperatures in towns and cities, easing heat and energy use.
Soil protection
Trees reduce erosion, return nutrients and help damaged land become productive again.
Water management
Roots filter runoff and stabilise banks, keeping rivers, creeks and catchments cleaner.
Mental wellbeing
Time among trees is linked to lower stress and better mood — green space is good for us.
Community wellbeing
Planting together builds connection, pride and shared purpose in neighbourhoods.
Closer to home
Restoring native Australian ecosystems
Australia’s landscapes are unique. From eucalypt woodlands to coastal and riparian zones, native vegetation supports wildlife found nowhere else on Earth — and much of it has been cleared.
That’s why our focus is native-first: planting the right local species, in the right places, to rebuild ecosystems that truly belong here and thrive for the long term.
Knowledge is where change begins
Understanding why trees matter is the first step. Now help create a greener future.