Trees for Schools program is back for 2025

Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting schools across its service region to participate in this year’s Trees for Schools program.

The program provides local primary and secondary schools with up to 50 tube stock of native trees, along with stakes and guards to help them establish and grow. It aims to increase tree canopy cover and create more green spaces across Melbourne's west.

GWW's General Manager of Strategy and Partnerships Kessia Thomson said the program was a great way for students to contribute to a greener future while learning about the benefits of trees.

"By planting new trees with the help of our local schools, we're improving air quality, providing urban cooling and creating valuable habitats for local birds and wildlife.

"Last year we delivered over 2500 trees to 52 schools across our service area and we want to give more trees to more schools in 2025!" said Ms Thomson.

Melbourne's western suburbs have some of the lowest tree canopy cover in the state — most areas sit below 15%, with some as low as 5%. This falls well short of the Victorian Government's goal of 30% canopy cover, highlighting the need for more trees to improve liveability.

The Trees for Schools program is delivered by GWW with the support of the Victorian Government through the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West Program and Greening the West.

GWW's service area covers the local government areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham and Yarra, and parts of Hume, Macedon Ranges, Melbourne and Moorabool.

Expressions of interest are open now until 4 April. Schools can learn more and apply at Trees for Schools.

Students from Riddells Creek participated in the program in 2024

Media enquiries
0417 459 575
media@gww.com.au