Kwinana plans to increase tree canopy by 2026

The City of Kwinana aims to plant approximately 1,800 new trees by 2026 to enhance its tree canopy, a priority identified by the community. Funded by a $1.84 million grant from the Federal Government’s Local Environmental Projects Program, the initiative will improve public spaces and support local wildlife, including threatened species like the black cockatoo. The Urban Forest Strategy plans to increase canopy coverage from 19.9% to 22.6% over the next decade, requiring nearly 30,000 new trees.

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