Toowoomba digs in for National Tree Day
AT JUST 10 years old, Cameron Grimmett understands how important it is to look after the environment.
Cameron was one of about 40 people who took part in National Tree Day at the Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat yesterday.
"National Tree Day is all about helping the environment," she said.
"It's important because we need to make sure there are trees and things for the birds and the animals."
She had lost count of how many trees she had planted yesterday, but was pleased with the work she had done.
Cameron Grimmett plants a tree in the Waterbird Habitat for National Tree Day. Kevin Farmer Toowoomba Landcare Project officer Lorraine Lisle said the drizzling rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the volunteers.
"The volunteers that are here are very enthusiastic and not deterred by the weather," she said.
"This is very encouraging and it shows a lot of people care for the environment and are encouraging the younger generation."
About 2500 native trees and shrubs were planted in what Mrs Lisle hopes will become an animal refuge.
The Toowoomba Regional Council donated the trees.
Planting for National Tree Day are (from left) Monique, Abby and Issak Holmes. Kevin Farmer 
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