Trees for Canterbury is to giveaway another 5000 native plants. TFC Manager, Steve Bush says “We are have planted or donated to the community over 750,000 plants at no cost to the community since I started and we are currently ready to launch our August giveaway of young plants.” The community giveaway program is open to community organisations so they can obtain NZ native plants for their school and / or community project. This is for Schools, Preschools, Community groups, Church groups, or projects on land with public access, etc. Bush says “If it is community based we would like to assist.” “We make it easy for groups to apply for free plants.” Says Bush. All applicants should write a letter following simple guidelines; • Include all details of the group, a contact person and phone number. • Applications must be received before August 31st. We will not be able to accept any applications that arrive after this date. • Advise us of needs, such as whether they need large or low growing shrubs or trees or perhaps they want groundcovers. Do you need 10 or100 plants, and also is it for full sun or shade, wet or dry conditions? Do they have a plant list? • Post applications to us at Trees For Canterbury, P.O. Box 19-883, Christchurch 8241. Any inquiries should be directed to Steve or Tracey on 9821028 or at the above address.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:55:25 +0000
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