Native
Local, or native plants, are species that naturally occur in our region that have evolved over time to suit local conditions. Local plants offer a wide range of benefits for both the environment and urban habitats.
Native plants have adapted to survive the harsh conditions of sand and salt, prolonged sun exposure, nutrient-deprived soils, winds, and limited water. These attributes and others make locally native plants the ideal choice for the environment that we all share.
Please refer to our Fraser Coast Greening Guide to learn what natives are great to plant on your land.
There are many other benefits to increasing native vegetation cover, such as:
When trees and vegetation contribute to reducing energy, they also lower the level of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, and store and sequester carbon dioxide.
Planting vegetation can help reduce the amount of runoff and enhance water quality through the absorption and filtering of rainwater.
The shade created by trees reduces the breakdown of materials used to construct infrastructure such as footpaths and roads, which means less time and money spent on maintenance.
Planting more trees and vegetation improves the look and feel of local areas, provides habitat for different species and can even help decrease noise levels.
Taking positive steps to increase vegetation cover, reduce urban heat islands and lower rising temperatures in general will increase the resilience of all communities to climate change.
Please refer to our Fraser Coast Greening Guide for more information.