To mark National Tree Day celebrations, Wodonga Council staff, Landcare and Catholic College Wodonga students took to the reserve.

Clyde Cameron Reserve Landcare’s Bruce Nulty said some people had complained about noise levels since plants were removed. 

“There used to be a whole lot of non-indigenous plants that council cleared a year ago, that we’re replacing today,” he said.

“It’s a bit of a relief – people grizzle that without the trees they get more traffic noise.”

Mr Nulty said the removed plants consisted of woody weeds including ivy and blackberry bushes. 

Many Wodonga residents around the reserve received flyers produced by an unknown source, questioning council’s plan for the reserve.

“Are you frustrated, disappointed, angry, confused or upset at seeing more and more beautiful trees in Clyde Cameron Reserve cut down,” it asked.

Mr Nulty said the 400 new trees planted were native to the area and would help support the environment’s future.

“It’s biodiversity,” he said.

“They will encourage native insects and birds and other animals. A great example is the squirrel glider, out of ten nest boxes we already have one occupied.”

Catholic College Wodonga year nine students beautify the reserve once a week. 

Tree planting will continue in the Border to mark the 22nd National Tree Day. 

Albury council will host two public events including one on Spitters Creek Road and Beaumont Estate in Thurgoona on Sunday and Lavington Public School will participate July 28.

St Francis of Assisi Primary will be planting on July 28 and the Clyde Cameron Reserve Group and Catholic College Wodonga will host a public event on Sunday.

Bright College, Mt Beauty Primary, Tawonga Primary and Dederang are all holding events, with Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability group hosting a public event.

Beechworth Community Child Care and St Monica’s Catholic Wodonga will hold schools tree day events, and Beechworth Urban Landcare will hold a public event on Sunday.

Wangaratta Rural City is holding a public event at Three Mile Creek’s eastern bank on Sunday.