Thousands of locally native plants are being established at Romaine Reserve as part of Burnie City Council's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.
Residents may have noticed tree guards appearing throughout the Romaine and Shorewell Creek catchments in recent weeks, marking the beginning of another important stage in restoring these waterways and improving habitat for local wildlife.
Last week, four groups of Hellyer College Outdoor Education students contributed to the effort by planting 500 native plants, helping deliver the 3,000 locally native species planned for this section of Romaine Reserve.
The revegetation program is also being supported by local contractors Artisan Greencare, Titania's Garden Services, Healthy Country Services and Four Seasons Forestry Services.
Burnie City Council thanks the students, teachers and contractors involved in the project, which will help create healthier ecosystems and greener spaces for the community to enjoy for years to come.