The dead gum tree, painted blue by the local community, is highlighting the importance of mental health as part of the Blue Tree Project. The tree has been painted blue to help encourage people to speak up when battling mental health issues. It is the third blue tree to be registered in Tasmania.
What does a blue painted tree mean?
The Blue Tree Project began in Western Australia and encourages people to choose a dead tree that needs a "blue lease on life" and paint it in memory of a friend who lost their life to depression or had battled the illness.Who started the blue trees?
The Blue Tree Project was inspired by much-loved local Jayden Whyte, who, aged 29, took his own life on November 12, 2018, after moving to Sydney for work. His mum and sister Kendall flew to Sydney to support Jayden after he had admitted himself to hospital.What is the blue tree Project?
Our mission is to help spark difficult conversations and encourage people to speak up when battling mental health concerns. By spreading the paint and spreading the message that "it's OK to not be OK", we can help break down the stigma that's still largely attached to mental health.Why is the tree blue in Gundagai?
The Blue Tree Project was inspired by Jayden Whyte, who along with a friend, one night decided to paint a tree blue at his family's farm in Mukinbudin, Western Australia, wondering how long it would be before anyone noticed.Blue Trees Houston
How did the blue tree start?
The Blue Tree Project was started with the painting of a tree in honour of the late Jayden Whyte as he had once painted a tree blue on his family's property at Mukinbudin as a joke. Pictured is Jayden's best friend Simon Comerford (right) with his cousin Jared Beagley who painted a 15 metre tall tree at Mukinbudin.Why is there a blue tree in Perth?
Giving the project its own twist, the City of Perth will be covering 34 trees on St Georges Terrace with blue muslin wrap from Monday 7 October. In doing so, the City aims to bring awareness to suicide prevention, encouraging people to talk about mental health in the city and beyond.Is there a blue tree?
There are no trees with blue leaves. However, some characteristics may make the green leaves appear blue. The blue spruce and the blue atlas cedar are the two most common trees with leaves that appear bluish-white.Why are trees painted white?
Painting tree trunks white is a time honored method of young tree protection often found in orchards and tree farms. There are several purposes but chief among them is to prevent cracking and splitting of the tender new bark, which can allow introduction of disease, insects, and fungus.Why are the bottom of trees painted white in Greece?
Decoration is one of the reasons why tree trunks are painted white, but the main reason is that the Greeks believe that the white paint ensures that bacteria and vermin do not affect the trunk of the tree.Where was the first blue tree?
The first ever blue tree was created by Jayden Whyte in the middle of a paddock on his family's farm at Mukinbudin, Western Australia. Tragically, just a few years later Jayden took his own life, but the story of the blue tree was shared at his funeral and the movement started in his honour.How old is Kendall Whyte?
Kendall Whyte is a 26-year-old woman who grew up in the country town of Mukinbudin, Western Australia. After losing her brother Jayden to suicide in November 2018, Kendall helped create the 'Blue Tree Project'.Who is Kendall Whyte?
Kendall Whyte is the founder and CEO of Blue Tree Project, a grass-roots charity making an impact across Australia. Its mission is to help spark difficult conversations and break down the stigma of mental health, by giving dead trees 'a blue lease on life'.What does purple marking on trees mean?
Purple Paint Law can save valuable lumberTo save money and to make money, that's why. Purple paint on boundary line trees or fence posts means NO TRESPASSING, just as a green light means go and a red light means stop.
