Urban Forestry projects
on May 19 2025
It’s been a journey for this Spotted Gum; we’re happy to have repurposed this timber into something the community can enjoy. When the Brunt Road Level Crossing Removal Project donated seven large Spotted Gum and Southern Mahogany tree logs to us, we collaborated on how we could repurpose some of this timber into a meaningful and community-focused product. Returning to the location where the tree originally grew, this Spotted Gum park bench made by our carpenter, George, offers locals a perch to sit and admire the park and natural surroundings.
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on May 19 2025
In 2022, the Level Crossing Removal Project teams contacted us about our efforts to save urban trees from being chipped. They had already begun preserving Class 1 durable hardwood logs from Northern region Level Crossing projects.Together, we navigated the complexities of repurposing these logs, eventually transforming River Red Gum timber into feature battens for the newly reopened Keon Park train station in Thomastown, Melbourne.We milled, dried, and machined the timber, integrating the remaining timber into our supply chain at Fair Wood, saving it from chipping or landfill.This project, one of our first major milestones, has taught us much about reusing timber for higher purposes. While reusing timber often defaults to mulch, benches or habitat logs, achieving a project like this required significant coordination and effort.
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