Reaching for the Sky … Trees are our Heritage and our Future
Trees have a unique place in our environment. Without them, human life as we know it would not exist. Trees conserve water, make our air breathable, absorb air pollution, and form the hub of enormous underground micro-environments that strengthen soil and foster insect life.
They provide shade and shelter, as well as food, medicines and timber.In addition, they provide beauty and soul to the landscape, whether urban or rural, and provide welcoming havens for social gatherings.
WHAT IS THE TREE COUNCIL?
Aims
The Tree Council’s aims are to:
• Promote (and advocate for) effective programmes for the protection, management and planting of trees in the urban environment
• Assist people who care about trees to network with councils and community groups and become more effective in tree protection
• Collect, prepare, and disseminate information, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of trees and their care
The Tree Council is a long-standing non-profit organisation established in 1986 to act as a steward for the trees of the Auckland region.
The Tree Council exists to protect, conserve and improve the tree cover in the Auckland region, especially in urban areas.
We believe that skilled and careful management of both native and introduced species is vital in order for mature trees to survive in the ongoing rush for urban space.
The Tree Councilaims to help Aucklanders appreciate through lobbying, publications, activities and training courses. We also offer advice and support about specific trees. The Tree Council assists in education, advocacy and management of Auckland’s trees, and has active representatives throughout the Auckland Council area. We work with Auckland Council to ensure that trees within its jurisdiction have an advocate through our Community Tree Adviser Network.
The Tree Council believes that trees should be treated as important and valuable assets for the wider community. We intervene in the planning process if trees appear to be at risk of unnecessary destruction through development applications.
