Students from Kiama High School have once again pitched in on National Tree Day to help plant approximately 700 trees around the Kiama LGA.

Year 7 students, accompanied by the local Bushcare group, planted local native trees at three locations: Seven Mile Beach, Bombo Headland and Spring Creek.

Kiama Council thanked everyone involved, including Minnamurra Lions Club, which supplied its barbecue and cooking skills to help feed the students and staff.

The trees will help regenerate the three areas and provide new habitats for the local wildlife.

National Tree Day is an initiative organised by Planet Ark and has taken place each year at the end of July since 1996. 

Schools Tree Day took place on 28 July this year, while National Tree Day was on 30 July. Anyone who missed out can participate once again on 3 December this when Tropical Tree Day rolls around.