Horsham revegetation program

Horsham Rural City Council is taking online orders for seedling trees as part of its revegetation program.

People who live in the municipality with a property 0.4 hectares or larger are eligible to order a selection of subsidised native plants.

The tube-sized trees are 50c each and people can order up to 300 plants depending on the size of their property.

Chief executive Sunil Bhalla said the program had been popular for many years.

“The rural revegetation program is a perennial favourite with residents and it’s easy to understand why,” he said.

“Planting native plants provides shade, improves air quality and offers habitat and food for local wildlife.

“Not only that, but it adds to the natural beauty of our rural areas.

“This year orders are being taken earlier in the year so that the plants are in optimal condition and delivered at the best time for planting.”

Mr Bhalla said there were 20 varieties available as part of a 2021 species guide.

“The three categories are shrubs to four metres, small trees to 10 metres and large trees,” he said.

“The most popular large trees over the years have been the yellow box and buloke, while golden wattles and callistemon have been sought after in the shrub varieties.”

The council will process orders and payments on the council website, www.hrcc.vic.gov. au until June 4.

People can collect plants from the council’s Selkirk Drive depot on July 2 between 8am and 6pm and July 3 from 8am to 4pm.