Project Green

Hello from Egypt where we are taking part in COP27 - such an amazing opportunity to be part of vital climate change discussions and initiatives. 15 billion trees are removed annually. There is no sustainable future without trees. Management of our green assets is a critical responsibility.

No words can express our grief at the passing of our dear friend Chris Grigg. After a long and brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease, Chris - affectionately known as Griggsy to many of us who had the honour of calling him a friend - passed away last Thursday afternoon.

For fifteen years Griggsy was part of our Austral team, gifting us his hard work, professionalism and camaraderie and cementing him in the hearts of all who worked alongside him.

Griggsy was energetic, loud, passionate, funny and loyal. A champion footballer in his youth, Griggsy’s determination and positivity later saw him able to face his MND diagnosis with courage, poise and grace.

It is hard for many of us to imagine that someone so full of life can actually be gone from our lives, but for us at Austral, he will never really be lost. Griggsy will stay with us, in our shared memories, the skills we learned from him, the advice he gave and the jokes he told.

We will miss him terribly and send our love and support to his devoted family. If you would like to share a message for Griggsy please do so below in the comments, or send us a private message - we know Griggsy is at peace, reading our messages of love and smiling.

RIP Chris Grigg - 1963 - 2022

- Craig and Deb Hosking

Managing Austraila's Trees