We are a small group and work with Port Environment Centre to promote community awareness of the importance of trees shade and cooling, for maintaining biodiversity for our wildlife, for maintaining healthy soils and air and for the wellbeing of people to access healthy natural ecosystems in their neighbourhoods.
We regularly make submissions to local councils and state governments on reviews, changes to development codes and strategies to increase the urban forest that is increasingly important for liveable cities.
Contact: Christine Gates
What we do?
Since establishment in March 2024 the Port of Adelaide National Trust Tree Group has:
Written submissions
Green Adelaide Urban Greening Strategy 2024
Port Adelaide Enfield Council Tree Management Policy 2024
Draft Living Future Code Amendment by State Planning Commission 2024
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Osborne Submarine Construction Yards 2025
Support letters & nominations
Greening Rosewater Loop support letter for increase funding to key Ministers
Planning Development and Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2025: Amendment of (1) Schedule 4 clause 18 (i) exempting Private Schools in removing trees.
Successfully nominated Greening Rosewater Loop for SA Environment Award in Community Network category 2026
Events & Presentations
Presentation at the Port Environment Forum ‘It’s Time to Talk about TREES!’ April 2024
Port Adelaide Dockside Festival, distributed post-cards and showcased Lidar Heat and Tree mapping’ on TV screen.
Five community sessions at Port Environment Centre monthly Sunday sessions show case the LiDAR Heat and Tree mapping.
*LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging is technology used to create detailed 3D maps of urban areas, including tree canopies and urban heat islands which helps in understanding and managing urban environments.
Presentation & discussion at the Port Environment Centre Eco Nature evening June 2026
Post Card
Designed and printed 1500 post-cards ‘Trees make our streets cooler” for distribution at community events, letterbox drops and through the Port Environment Centre. 2025
