Media Release - Investing in Hyde Park Tree Planting
INVESTING IN HYDE PARK TREE PLANTING
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will commit $500,000 to revegetation and native tree planting at Hyde Park, supporting species like endangered black cockatoos and strengthening urban biodiversity in the heart of Perth.
Nestled in the inner city, Hyde Park is a popular site for urban bird populations, including endangered black cockatoos.
The park is uniquely placed to serve as a vital link in Perth’s urban wildlife corridors, helping native birds move safely between habitats.
This election commitment will enable the planting of additional native trees as part of the revegetation process after Hyde Park’s polyphagous shot hole borer containment efforts.
The trees will also enhance food availability and create future nesting opportunities, bolstering the long-term survival of these threatened birds in the metropolitan area.
Hyde Park’s role as a major green space makes it an ideal site for habitat restoration. Enhancing its native vegetation will not only support urban bird populations such as black cockatoos, but also build climate resilience, reduce urban heat, and ensure Perth remains a city where people and nature can thrive together.
Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.
Quotes attributable to Tanya Plibersek MP, Federal Member for Sydney:
“Nearly half of all nationally listed threatened animals and a quarter of our threatened plants are in urban areas.
“Investing in better protecting our parks and urban spaces is great for our precious native wildlife, and helps improve the quality of the outdoor spaces Australians love to spend time in.
“This election commitment builds on the Government’s other investments to better protect our environment, including $250 million to protect 30% of Australia’s landmass by 2030 and over $500 million to better protect threatened plants and animals and tackle invasive pests. We’ve also invested $200 million in over 100 projects to clean up rivers and waterways in urban areas.
“The choice at the election couldn’t be clearer. Labor, who will protect nature, fund essential science, invest in threatened species, and act on climate change. Or the climate deniers and wreckers of the Liberal and National parties who haven’t made a single commitment that would help improve nature.”
Quotes attributable to Patrick Gorman MP, Federal Member for Perth:
“Investing in projects like this isn’t just good for wildlife—it’s good for people, too.”
“Expanding our urban tree canopy helps cool our neighbourhoods, improve public spaces and safeguard Australia’s unique biodiversity for future generations.”
SUNDAY, 13 APRIL 2025
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