The trees shaping Geelong – and putting it on the world map

The trees shaping Geelong – and putting it on the world map

ALMOST 200,000 trees line Geelong’s streets, parks and public spaces, a vast urban canopy that continues to expand each year. From the dense plantings in Lara, which has the highest number of council-managed trees, to established gums and brush box lining suburban streets, the city’s tree network plays an increasingly visible role in shaping neighbourhoods. In the past year alone, more than 6,300 trees were planted across the region, with a furt…