THE next lot of trees set to provide shade from the scorching Sunraysia sun are now being planted.

Mildura Council's Cool It Street program is designed to create healthier and greener neighbourhoods, providing a quality tree canopy cover by planting semi-mature trees in areas most in need.

The first of more than 870 trees was planted at Buxton-Sobee Park on Tuesday by Mildura councillor Jodie Re...