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Protecting our paddock trees

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Paddock trees are big, old, majestic native trees that often stand alone like sentinels from another time. They graciously provide shelter for stock, nectar for honeybees, hollows for nesting, and places of rest and safety for weary wildlife.

Studies have shown economic and environmental benefits from keeping paddock trees and small patches of native trees in a rural landscape.

This page honours the humble paddock tree and aims to assist these valuable giants outlining how they can be protected.

Share a story about your favourite paddock tree.

Council is offering assistance to landholders to keep their trees in good health and assist regeneration of future trees. Click here to find out more or phone Council on (02) 6670 2419.

Council has instigated the planting of more than 30,000 trees at 37 priority locations on the Tweed Coast during the past four years, in response to the dwindling koala population. The plantings have been mixed, with an emphasis on koala food trees.

Paddock trees are big, old, majestic native trees that often stand alone like sentinels from another time. They graciously provide shelter for stock, nectar for honeybees, hollows for nesting, and places of rest and safety for weary wildlife.

Studies have shown economic and environmental benefits from keeping paddock trees and small patches of native trees in a rural landscape.

This page honours the humble paddock tree and aims to assist these valuable giants outlining how they can be protected.

Share a story about your favourite paddock tree.

Council is offering assistance to landholders to keep their trees in good health and assist regeneration of future trees. Click here to find out more or phone Council on (02) 6670 2419.

Council has instigated the planting of more than 30,000 trees at 37 priority locations on the Tweed Coast during the past four years, in response to the dwindling koala population. The plantings have been mixed, with an emphasis on koala food trees.

Tell your story

Help us honour the humble paddock tree by sharing a story and photographs of your favourite paddock tree.

Where is it and what do you love about this tree?

Click on the text box to write your story. To upload a photograph, click on the Image icon

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. Your input will be valuable in our efforts to protect and foster old native trees in our area, and the animals that feed and shelter in those trees.

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  • Share One of my favourite trees is this multibranched beauty on the side of the road at Round Mountain. It radiates life from its branches and is home and food for local wildlife. It was hard trying to fit the whole of it in a camera frame on Facebook Share One of my favourite trees is this multibranched beauty on the side of the road at Round Mountain. It radiates life from its branches and is home and food for local wildlife. It was hard trying to fit the whole of it in a camera frame on Twitter Share One of my favourite trees is this multibranched beauty on the side of the road at Round Mountain. It radiates life from its branches and is home and food for local wildlife. It was hard trying to fit the whole of it in a camera frame on Linkedin Email One of my favourite trees is this multibranched beauty on the side of the road at Round Mountain. It radiates life from its branches and is home and food for local wildlife. It was hard trying to fit the whole of it in a camera frame link

    One of my favourite trees is this multibranched beauty on the side of the road at Round Mountain. It radiates life from its branches and is home and food for local wildlife. It was hard trying to fit the whole of it in a camera frame

    by KStephan, over 7 years ago

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    Essential part of wider picture

    by theworm, over 7 years ago

    I love the trees scattered in the paddocks along Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah (or is it officially Tygalgah?) just before you sweep around the bend and head into town. The mature trees provide shade for the cattle and many of the trees wear their 'skirts' at calf's length as a result of this interaction. They provide a beautiful foreground for a stunning view out towards the ranges and The Cougals., As I drive homewards, the trees and the view are a constant reminder to me about why I call this place home.