Lions

Lions has been an official National Tree Day supporter for eight years.

In 2009, Lions clubs are once again adding terrific value to the event by providing helping hands and barbecues at hundreds of tree planting sites. The organisation continues to promote National Tree Day to its members through The Lion magazine, state newsletters and via the Lions' dedicated Tree Day website

"Tree Day is a great opportunity for Clubs to get together with local community members to do something positive for the environment. I encourage every Club to approach their council, school or green group and find ways to participate in this very worthwhile project. Let's combine our individual Club efforts and make a positive contribution to the environment!"

Bryan Pirie
Lions Tree Day Coordinator and
Public Relations Chairman 201N5

For more information about Lions involvement in National Tree Day, visit the Lions website.

All Site-Coordinators wishing to inquire about hosting a Lions Barbecue at their tree-planting site should contact the Lions head office (02 4940 8033) or contact the Lions National Tree Day Coordinator via email on lions@planetark.org. Please note: Any requests for Lions BBQs need to be made by mid-June for National Tree Day plantings.

Lions Club Case Study: Clarinda Lions Club digs in!

Thanks to the great work of the green thumbs at Clarinda Lions Club and Parks Victoria over a number of years, parklands in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs have been rehabilitated and revegetated.

Several years ago, a series of sandpits from Karkarook Park to Braeside Park were devoid of any vegetation except for a few weeds and a couple of old gum trees. Today, the first two stages of rehabilitation are complete, with the creation of serpentine wetlands, trails, an access road and parking. The lake has been filled and revegetation is an ongoing project.

On National Tree Day 2005, Parks Victoria provided trees and grasses for the area and various Lions Clubs and local community members provided the planting muscle. The satisfying day of planting was finished with a barbecue provided by the Moorabbin Club and was cooked to perfection by the Clarinda Club.

IKEA

IKEA has been instrumental in promoting Planet Ark's 'National Tree Day'. This year, they have donated three $1,000 gift cards to winners of the IKEA Create a Tree Sculpture Competition open to schools in NSW, Vic & Qld metropolitan areas.

IKEA have also generously donated all the furniture for an in-house call centre, which enabled Planet Ark to establish the National Tree Day Hotline office.

"I'm thrilled that IKEA is able to participate in National Tree Day each year. It's such a practical thing that we can do to make a positive difference to the environment".

Annie Chandler
Social & Environmental Manager
IKEA Australia

For more information, visit IKEA.

Tetra Pak

At Tetra Pak we have been firm supporters of Planet Ark's National Tree Day since 1996.

Tree planting - and replanting - are essential to our business, because the specialised cardboard we use to make milk and juice cartons is based on wood fibre.

We insist that fibre comes from forests where new trees replace those harvested - the real definition of a renewable source.

And, because they are wood-based, our cartons are not only recyclable but make great planters and tree guards for small seedlings.

They protect the seedlings as they grow and gradually degrade - returning to the soil. That's fantastic way to put used cartons back to work in the natural system.

This year, we are again actively supporting National Tree Day through the donation of milk cartons, to be used as tree guards at Tree Day Sites around the country.

Stocks are limited, so avoid disappointment and place your order early by phoning: 1300 88 5000.