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National Tree Day – Kilcunda Tree Planting

What: National Tree Day – Kilcunda Tree Planting Planting of 3000 indigenous plants

By Bass Coast - 29th July 2011 - Back to News

When: Sunday, 30 July 2011, 10.00am to 12.00pm (bbq to follow)

Where: Just west of the Kilcunda Bridge, off the rail trail, Kilcunda.

Who: A joint project with Bass Coast Shire Council, the 3 Creeks Landcare Group, Coastcare and invited volunteers.

Why: Planting will help control erosion at the site resulting from removal of the former Kilcunda railway station and the loss of topsoil.

Photo opportunities: Available at the event

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