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The trees commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges her 70 years of service as Australia`s Head of State. 

The City of Rockingham received funding of $7,700 from the Queen`s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Program which will run from 2021-2024. The project will plant a grove of native trees, install a commemorative plaque and hold an event in honour of The Queen’s Jubilee. This will enhance the tree canopy and support native wildlife.

Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history.

The City of Rockingham has honoured the Platinum Jubilee of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a tree planting and commemorative plaque unveiling at City Park in Rockingham.  The planting of the English oak at City Park is the first of three events that will be held across the City in the coming weeks, with 30 trees to be planted at Centenary Park in Waikiki and 20 trees at the new Baldivis Sports Complex.  

City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin said plans to acknowledge the Queen’s enduring service as monarch began many months ago. “The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and her historic reign lasted for more than 70 years,” Mayor Hamblin said.  “Her late Majesty’s recent passing has brought her record-breaking reign as monarch to the forefront of our minds, and the City was honoured to be able to recognise her service with this event at City Park. Not only will these tree planting events honour the Queen’s legacy, they also contribute towards the City’s own greening goals. Improving the diversity of the City’s urban forest and its green canopy are key aims of our Greening Plan, and the trees we plant will provide environmental benefits for many years to come.”
Facebook, City Of Rockingham, 17 October 2022. 

 

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