The Ballan Arboretum
Our Vision
An arboretum in its simplest form is a place with trees, the concept was the initiative of a group of local residents, supported by the Ballan & District Chamber of Commence and the Moorabool Council. With donations from the Ballan Quilting Group, the former Ballan Lions Club and Ballan Rotary Club and a generous grant from the Moorabool Windfarm.
Ballan investing in trees for the future in providing green cover for shade, refreshing the air we breathe and creating beautiful vistas and shapes within our township.
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Aims
Planting more trees: benefits are to be found in planting a diverse range of trees, both evergreen & deciduous
• aesthetics, making Ballan more beautiful and habitable
• increased need for shade, thermal comfort
• protection for soils from Uv light
• wildlife corridors and habitat for birds and animals
• moderation of wind
• improved air quality through pollution reduction and humidification
Management and maintenance of existing trees
• working with Moorabool Council to identify trees
• working with Ballan Historical society to identify heritage trees within the township
Education and information about trees
• talks/workshops on planting, pruning and care of trees
• producing information on local trees of interest for tourism
The Ballan Arboretum Group
Ballan Historic Tree Walk
Projects
Caledonia Park Gazebo
Restoration of Caledonia Park beginning with the Gazebo area and arbour maintenance of the several 100 year old trees.
Pocket Parks
Planting two Pocket Parks – Corner of Edols and Jopling, and Steiglitz and Jopling Streets
Town Entrances
Planting, with Moorabool Council of 14 Scarlet Oaks (Quercus coccinea) and 6 Lipstick Maples (Acer rubric ‘October Glory’) by the western end eastern entrances to Ballan.
