Malvern Fundraiser - buy a tree

15 Trees is a local Victorian initiative that has been supporting community tree planting and ecosystem restoration across Australia since 2009. Since then they have helped plant over 500,000 native trees. They link individuals and companies to community groups who need support in the form of funding to purchase their trees (and guards) for their revegetation projects. They only plant in Australia sourcing from local independent native nurseries, the trees are indigenous to the area in which they are planted, and in the interest of biodiversity, they also plant native shrubs, grasses and ground-covers.

There are 6 steps.

1. A company, organisation, or individual chooses to support one of our community revegetation projects by purchasing a specific number of trees.

2. We contact one of our community groups such as Landcare networks, schools, or conservation organisations, to offer them the trees for their upcoming projects. To date, we have over 200 Australian community groups across Australia with whom we work.

3. The community group takes the lead, sourcing native tree species from local nurseries, preparing the planting site, and carrying out the planting. This involves volunteers and inviting local residents to attend the tree planting day.

4. After planting, the group documents the project by submitting to us photos and providing key details such as the site location, tree species planted, number of trees planted, and any observed or anticipated environmental and community benefits.

5. We compile a blog based on the community group’s feedback and publish a report on our website. Each project page includes photos, a summary of the outcomes, and full acknowledgement of the sponsor/s who made the project possible.

6. We share the blog link with the sponsor, who can then pass it on to their team, customers, or broader network to celebrate their contribution to positive environmental change. We encourage the sharing on social media to highlight their environmental leadership.

Each tree costs $9.65 including the tree guard.

We will buy a tree in your name and once planted, you can find your trees by typing your name/company name into the ‘search box’ on the Fifteen Trees website

You should be aware of the tax implications and disclosure obligations that result from your contributions to the Australian Greens Victoria.

Please note that, under Victoria's funding and disclosure laws, contributions through this page are for a State electoral or General purpose. A portion (up to 100%) of any payments will be counted towards your individual contribution cap for State Election purpose