Launch Expands Its Environmental Impact With 60 New Trees Planted in the Daintree

Launch has proudly partnered with 15TREES  once again in 2025, funding the planting of an additional 60 native trees in the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland.



This latest planting brings Launch’s total contribution to 180 trees, planted across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. It is another tangible step in our long-standing ESG partnership focused on real, traceable environmental outcomes.

A Meaningful Project in a Globally Significant Ecosystem

The 2025 planting took place at Newell in Far North Queensland, on Nulu Country, as part of the Bells Road Project. Delivered by Daintree Life in partnership with local community volunteers, the project forms part of a broader effort to restore areas previously cleared for agriculture back to authentic rainforest.

Over several days and weeks, 121 people took part, including students from local schools. Alongside planting, students learned about the geography of the region, the wildlife unique to the Daintree, and how reforestation supports habitat, food sources and long-term carbon sequestration.

A wide range of indigenous species were planted, including figs, eucalypts, melaleucas, acacias, red cedar, silky oak and golden penda. These species play an important role in rebuilding biodiversity and supporting insects and wildlife that rely on specific native trees to survive.

The planting site sits within the Lower Daintree rainforest, with waterways that feed directly into the Great Barrier Reef. Returning this land to rainforest provides both habitat and food resources while protecting the area for the long term through formal conservation measures.

Launch’s Long-Standing ESG Partnership

Launch’s partnership with 15TREES has grown steadily over several years. Each project is carefully selected, delivered by local environmental groups, and supported with detailed reporting so outcomes are clear and transparent.

Previous plantings have included projects at Axe Creek in Victoria and Bombay in New South Wales, supporting habitat restoration, erosion control and wildlife corridors. The Daintree project builds on this work, extending Launch’s environmental contribution into one of Australia’s most ecologically significant regions.



Reaching 180 trees planted is an important milestone, but the focus remains on consistency. Each year adds to the last, creating cumulative impact rather than one-off gestures.

Committed to Caring

Environmental initiatives form part of Launch’s broader commitment to caring for people, communities and the environments in which it operates. Tree planting is one practical way Launch contributes beyond its core recruitment and workforce solutions work.



By supporting projects that involve local landholders, schools and volunteers, Launch is pleased to play a small but meaningful role in restoring ecosystems and building stronger connections between communities and the land.

About 15TREES

15TREES is an Australian organisation that supports revegetation, habitat restoration and carbon reduction through verified tree-planting projects.

Working closely with local landholders, Landcare groups, community organisations and environmental partners, 15TREES ensures trees are planted where they will have the greatest long-term benefit. Each project focuses on native species, ecological suitability and ongoing protection.

All plantings are tracked and reported, giving partners confidence that their contribution delivers measurable and lasting environmental outcomes.

You can learn more about Launch’s partnership with 15TREES and view detailed information about each planting location here:
https://15trees.com.au/tree-plantings/launch_recruitment/