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In late May, �����Ʊ Estate Management planted four indigenous Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson fig) trees along the University Mall, replacing trees lost during the severe 27 December 2024 storm – which led to the removal of over 15 mature trees across the Kensington Campus.

But this project started years earlier. In 2019, Mark Clark, Manager of Grounds in �����Ʊ Estate Management, recognised the need to prepare the potential loss of �����Ʊ’s most significant trees: the 120-year-old figs lining Fig Tree Lane. Working with tree propagation specialist Trees Impact, Mark collected seeds from these heritage trees. Seeds were propagated and cultivated over six years. Each tree, now weighing over 500 kilograms, has been grown to restore and continue the legacy of these campus icons. 

“Preserving the integrity of our landscape – especially the parts with real heritage value – requires long-term planning,” said Mark.

The planting was carefully coordinated, and the final touches – including mulch defined turf rings – were completed at the end of May 2025. 

By planting now, �����Ʊ is investing in the future of the campus environment – supporting sustainability, biodiversity, and heritage preservation in line with the Progress for All Strategy. The University joined the and set its net gain in biodiversity target by 2025.