Bows for Boughs is a local community project born out of concern for the loss of trees in our neighbourhood. This concern has been identified by the St Lucia Community Association as one of the leading urban planning problems confronting our suburb.
While trees are resilient, they are not invincible – they need our help.
Tie a Yellow Bow around a tree you care about 🌳
Pip’s favourite tree – the Forest Red Gum (Eucaplyptus tereticornis) on the corner of Central Avenue and Hawken Drive, opposite Ironside State School.
Circumference: 3.95 m
Height: 42.2 m
Possibly 353 years old
This project comprises five walking trails, with a Yellow Bow on each of the 12-14 trees identified in a trail. Follow the walks using the maps below, or check out a complete map of all the trees on iNaturalist.
Please note that some of the bows may have been removed since the project began a few years ago. We encourage you to enjoy your walk and take the time to appreciate the trees along the way.
The Leafy Lanes of St Lucia
Explore the many, often hidden easements around our suburb. Follow the map and Yellow Bows down the Leafy Lanes of St Lucia and discover more of your neighbourhood trees.
Guyatt Park walking trail
St Lucia Golf Links walking trail
Ironside Park walking trail
Follow the Yellow Bows along the Ironside Walking Trail and discover more of your neighbourhood trees. Can you identify the oldest tree wearing a Yellow Bow?
The Banyan Tree
While on a family caravan holiday to NQ in 1963 a St Lucia resident was given a 1.2m banyan tree cutting. It journeyed home on the back of the caravan and was planted soon after in Baty Street. Sixty years on it is a street feature thanks to its beautiful canopy and unusual shape.
See @bowsforboughssl for the full story
Vegetation loss from local development
Many trees have been disappearing from our neighbourhood in recent years, largely due to increasing development and urban growth. As more houses and roads are built, green spaces are being cleared, often without enough thought given to the long-term environmental impact. This loss of vegetation affects local wildlife, increases heat in built-up areas, and takes away the natural charm that makes our community special. By raising awareness and encouraging greener planning choices, we can help protect what’s left, restore our local environment, and work towards a more sustainable future.
Contact us 🌳
If you’d like to get in touch with the B4B team, or if you have an idea for another walking trail in our neighbourhood, send an email to theurbantreeproject@gmail.com
