Working in conjunction with Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre in Perth, WA, Fifteen Trees are crowdfunding on Pozible to purchase 500 eucalyptus trees and provide habitat for the Black Cockatoo, shelter, protection and food.
Carnaby's, Baudin's & Forest Red Tail Black Cockatoos are only found in the south west of WA. Due to loss of habitat, through land clearing and a reduction in suitable feeding and breeding habitats, all three bird species are threatened with extinction.
It takes 20 years for the trees to be mature enough to provide the nuts for the birds to feed on. Meaning it is crucial that plantings are undertaken now to ensure food supplies are there for them in the future.
KAARAKIN IS A SPECIALISED REHABILITATION CENTRE FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S NATIVE BLACK COCKATOOS AND IS PLANNING TO REVEGETATE 2 HECTARES OF LAND WITH 2000 NATIVE SEEDLINGS. FIFTEEN TREES ARE AIMING TO HELP OUT BY PURCHASING 500 OF THE 2000 NEEDED.
Kaarakin is a volunteer-led organisation who host a dedicated black cockatoo rescue service, supplying a home and rehabilitation for injured and sick birds, travelling up to 200 – 350 kms per week to rescue over 200 black cockatoos annually.
Fifteen Trees is a social enterprise proudly celebrating a decade of organising community tree plantings, working with individuals and businesses to fund native plantings enmasse conducted by schools, community organisations and environment groups.
Founded by Colleen Filippa, whose relentless passion and drive for greening our planet is anchored with an extensive background in education, science and sustainability. Four women are employed by Fifteen Trees - Sarah Hart (Creative Writer), Lynn Ann Wedley (Projects), Melinda Tant (Admin) and Lou Ridsdale (Marketing).
Together along with numerous native plant nurseries and community planting groups (such as Friends Groups and Landcare), Fifteen Trees have helped plant over 182,000 trees.