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GREEN thumb volunteers are needed to help plant 7000 native plants to transform Britannia Reserve.

As part of Planet Ark’s national tree day on Sunday, Vincent city council’s going ahead with “eco-zoning” the reserve by replacing its water-guzzling grass with native plants that need less water, fertiliser and labour.

The plan’s been around since 2011 after former councillor Warren McGrath suggested the idea. Two areas each year are being ecozoned until about 10 per cent of grass around Vincent is replaced.

It’s on July 26, 8am to 12.30pm, starting at the carpark on Britannia Road, and there’s a free barbie.

Register with designated tree woman sarah.hill@vincent.wa.gov.au or on 9273 6027, and if you do have gloves or shovels bring ‘em along.

by DAVID BELL