Sparked by the question 'Why doesn't Newcastle have more edible street trees and what can we do about getting more planted?" by @jodyplume on Twitter, I thought why not have a map on the internet showing all the different trees already in existence.
Seems Brisbane had the idea many years ago and had a well-populated map filled with locations to help find everything from passionfruit to mango, bunya pinenut to loquat.
I say, let's get rolling and start sharing the love of Newcastle's free fruit for the taking.
A mulberry tree in Maryville.
To add to the Edible Newcastle Food Tree Map:
- You'll need a Google account which is quick and easy to set up.
- Save the map Edible Newcastle Food Tree Map to ‘my maps’.
- Click ‘edit’ near the top left hand corner.
- Click the marker symbol box, select a coloured marker pin.
- Zoom in on map to place marker in exact location.
- Enter title (the type of food) and description (specifics on the location, esp if it's in a tricky spot, season of fruiting, tips on what to do with the fruit / food etc).
- Click ’save’ and ‘done’ once you have finished adding.
View Edible Newcastle in a larger map
