Podcast #77: The superpower of trees
Published: 30 June 2025

The superpower of trees

It’s true that tree-loving is infectious and in this special podcast episode for National Tree Day we hear all about the superpower of trees with two tree-loving experts Matt Bowler and Richard (Richie) Allen from the CMA who’ve collectively planted over a million seedlings across the West Gippy catchment in their work restoring and protecting rivers.

Richie, Matt and the CMA team are hard at work planting the next generation of trees next to Old Hat Creek – trees that will work hard to give homes for wildlife and help to keep stabilise banks and keep the waterway flowing, ultimately improving water quality downstream in Corner Inlet.  

Man digging a hole for tree planting on a farm
Richie Allen planting trees at Old Hat Creek
Native seedlings ready to go in the ground
Matt Bowler has planted over one million trees. Photo credit: Karli Michelle Photography