Last week, he led another step in an exciting project to beautify Arnolds Creek, with the planting of 1000 saplings, bushes and grasses at Brookfield.

Wildflowers, bottlebrush and native tussock grasses are among the plants set to bloom in the area, thanks to Melton Environment Group and Conservation Volunteers Australia volunteers.

"We're trying to create a wildlife habitat and parkland for people to enjoy," said Mr Akers, who is MEG's president.

"The natural vegetation has been cleared in the past 100 years as the town has developed with agriculture and farming. It will take many, many years to create a wildlife corridor through Melton."

Melton Shire's Arnolds Creek Biolink project started a year ago with the aim to create a wildlife corridor along six kilometres of Arnolds Creek.

Mr Akers said ancient gum trees, which have survived as Melton Shire's housing has developed, will form part of the picturesque landscape and are a critical part of the biolink.

"These trees have hollows which will be a perfect nesting ground for birds. In coming years, we hope to see parrots and birdlife return to the area as the trees grow."