09 December 2024
Last month, Council's Favourite Tree of the Tweed competition invited residents to submit photos of their favourite urban trees, with 2 prizes awarded to the photos that received the most votes.
The standout winner with 42 votes was the impressive Moreton Bay Fig tree in Murwillumbah submitted by Jenny Hayes and titled “Dreaming Tree”.
Two runner-up prizes were awarded to Tracey Daniels and Liz Farmer with their entries “Bilambil Heights Tree” and “Life”.
The winning entries received a nursery gift voucher to purchase native trees, with first place also taking home 6 bags of compost produced by Soilco from Tweed’s Organics Processing Facility and a gardening maintenance kit.
Ms Hayes described the strength and wisdom of the beautiful fig tree on Tumbulgum Road by saying “It always gave me much peace overlooking the Tweed River and to feel its strength with its massive root system and breathtaking beauty.”
In total, 23 entries were received for the competition which was part of Council’s Cool Towns Urban Forest Program. This initiative aims to highlight the benefit of trees for increasing shade and cooling in areas where concrete and asphalt absorb heat.
View the photos and find out more about Council’s Cool Towns Urban Forest Program at yoursaytweed.com.au/cool-towns