A new group will focus on ways to improve the low tree canopy cover and greening of Taylors Lakes.
The group, which will be a branch of the Lions Club of Taylors Lakes, had its first meeting last week.
Lions club’s Uros Rasic said there were many opportunities that exist within Taylors Lakes and surrounding areas to achieve a greener, cooler and healthier environment.
“It is proven that Brimbank municipality has a low tree canopy cover with many areas vulnerable to heat incidents due to the insufficient shade and tree coverage,” he said.
“With lower than average health outcomes and engagement in physical activity within the city of Brimbank, compared with the state average, there is a real need to continually extend and bolster parks and gardens to add natural recreational areas.
“We will identify, map and plan to address these concerns.”
Mr Rasic said the group would work with Brimbank council, other stakeholders and community groups like LandCare groups, Friends of Organ Pipes, Friends of Taylors Creek, Friends of Sydenham Park and local schools.
For more details: lionstaylorslakes.secretary@hotmail.com
