More than 400 native trees and shrubs will be planted on the farm at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange on Tuesday 26 October as part of a regeneration project funded by the Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and the University. Farm manager, Mr Steve Mannix, says the project on the 500 hectare property will improve soil stability, and adjacent land productivity, as well as water quality for down-stream users. “By returning these sensitive areas back to their natural environment we encourage the return of micro-organisms, insects and other wildlife activity that will improve soil quality and ultimately improve water quality.” Students from the TAFE NSW Western Institute and CSU will be joined by CSU staff to plant the trees and shrubs.