Heritage Bank has partnered with Landcare Millmerran to plant 2000 native trees on a block of land at Turallin, just outside Millmerran.
The trees will be planted across poultry farming properties operated by local agribusiness DA Hall & Co.
The family-owned and operated business currently supplies eggs all over Australia and has a strong focus on sustainable practices.
Throughout February, Landcare Millmerran representatives and community volunteers planted a mix of native trees that promote biodiversity and support the regeneration of vegetation in regional Queensland.
The initiative celebrates Heritage’s launch late last year of a new range of plant-based bank cards, which are replacing the current plastic cards.
Heritage Bank CEO Peter Lock said the customer-owned bank had always had a focus on putting people first.
“After achieving carbon neutral status under the Climate Active program, we’re continuing to look for opportunities to reduce our emissions across our locations,” he said.
“Heritage’s eco-friendly card range is made of 90 per cent plant-based material, and unlike conventional plastic cards, safely break down in landfill without releasing any toxins into the environment.
“And we recognise that tree planting is one of the simplest and most effective ways of reducing carbon emissions to tackle climate change caused by greenhouse gases.
“That’s why we’re delighted to celebrate the release of our new Eco Cards by partnering with Landcare Millmerran and the local community to deliver native bush regeneration.”
Millmerran Landcare coordinator Rebecca Kirby said the group was pleased to have the bank’s support.
“Our Landcare group works mainly with rural landholders as well as community members to provide support with a number of environment and sustainability initiatives including weed and pest control, vegetation and biodiversity improvement,” she said.
“As funding is sporadic, we are thrilled to have the support of Heritage Bank to deliver great environmental benefits to our local community.
“The trees will eventually provide invaluable shade, shelter and habitat for poultry at the farm, and also create a corridor for native wildlife.”
Katherine Birch from DA Hall & Co said it was terrific initiative.
“It’s so important for people to get behind sustainability practices, to make the world better place now and for future generations,” she said.
“It’s fantastic to see a carbon-neutral organisation like Heritage Bank partner with Landcare Millmerran to actively encourage sustainable activities to create positive change.”
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