Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc

About us

Statement of Purpose

To investigate the present and potential areas of parklands and sanctuaries within the City of Whitehorse and to have selected bushland areas reserved as sanctuaries and parklands, preserving their natural amenity.
 To encourage and participate in the planting of indigenous trees and plants in parks and sanctuaries and along streets, especially in denuded areas.
 To foster a general interest in the native flora of the City of Whitehorse, to encourage the retention of existing indigenous trees and plants, and, in particular, to encourage the use of indigenous plants in private gardens.
To stimulate an interest in the history of the City of Whitehorse, in particular by accumulating, disseminating and preserving information on the natural history of the area.
To concern itself with wider conservation issues, although the interests of the Society lie mainly within the City of Whitehorse.