The Friends of ACT Trees Inc. (FACTT) has recently released a new publication entitled "Woods Wiki – stories of trees in Australia and related topics". This is an intriguing little collection by the distinguished former Head of CSIRO Forestry and published by FACTT. It is a collection of pieces about trees and ideas - largely from and by Canberra people. A great birthday or Christmas gift idea!

In 2016, the Friends developed this draft Strategic Plan to help guide activities, events and discussions.

In early June, the Friends lodged a submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly's Inquiry into the value of the natural environment to an urbanising Canberra via the Standing Committee on Environment and Transport and City Services on 'Nature in our City'. Submissions have now been made public on the ACT Government website. A copy of the Friends' submission is now available.

The National Arboretum Canberra has set aside twenty-four individual garden beds and is offering the opportunity to contribute to those gardens. We will recognise your generosity in giving the gift of a garden with a commemorative plaque set on a stone plinth, so that each and every person who views it will appreciate your gesture to invest in the future.

An interesting article about the rare South-eastern red-tailed black cockatoo.

Check out some of the creative art works coming in for a new book about Natasha's Wood.

Calling all budding artists! We are searching for youth art to help illustrate the Natasha's Wood, Australian limited edition, fun picture book for kids. Once printed, book proceeds will support kid-friendly Arboretum forest and environment education programs.

The latest issue of Eucalypt, published by the Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens, is now available. See Jocelyn's article on page 12!

Create your own special place in the Arboretum with a seat and a magnificent view!

You can now walk among the forests and enjoy listening to the diverse stories of the trees come to life, with holograms featuring tales of a fire fighter, harpist, landscape architect, Ngunnawal man, volunteer guide and bonsai artist