The Melbourne treemail phenomenon (2015)
Residents in Melbourne can email individual trees with unique IDs, initially for maintenance but evolving into personal messages of love and gratitude. This initiative fosters emotional connections, enhances urban greenery, and promotes environmental well-being.
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In Melbourne, a unique initiative allows residents to email individual trees in the city, each assigned a unique ID number as part of a project to manage the urban forest. Initially aimed at tree maintenance, the emails took a surprising turn as people began sending personal messages expressing love, gratitude, and even apologies to the trees. The project, led by councillor Arron Wood, has received around 3,000 emails in the last two years, showcasing a deep emotional connection between the residents and the trees. The initiative not only serves as a platform for interaction but also plays a crucial role in maintaining and expanding Melbourne's green cover. Planting more trees is believed to help reduce summer temperatures and improve the city's environmental and social well-being. The heartfelt messages exchanged between residents and trees highlight the unique bond and appreciation for nature within the community, making this treemail phenomenon a heartwarming and successful urban forestry project.
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