One Million Trees Landowner Program

The Landowner program provides residents with a great opportunity to participate in the One Million Trees program and help reach our goal of one million trees for the Bundaberg region.

Property owners with landholdings within the Bundaberg Regional Council area can apply for up to 250 free trees to plant on their private land.

Trees can be planted as shelterbelts, wind breaks, riparian revegetation, and remnant vegetation restoration.

To apply, fill in the form HERE.

What happens next?

1. Council will assess your completed Landholder program – Expression of Interest form and let you know the outcome of the application.
2. The size and scope of the proposed planting will be discussed with successful applicants.
3. Landowners will receive assistance to select suitable native tree species for their property. A range of native trees and shrubs are available through the program (an indicative species list is available HERE).
4. Council will procure the agreed tree species on behalf of the property owner.
5. When ready for collection, the trees are collected by the landowner from a location in Bundaberg (location and opening hours provided before collection date).
6. Property owners are responsible for preparing the site, planting the trees and the ongoing care and maintenance (including watering) of the trees.

General conditions for the Landowner Program

• The property must be located in the Bundaberg Regional Council area with adequate land area for development of trees to maturity.
• Landowners must be able to undertake land preparation and seedling planting.
• Landowners must consider requirements such as water availability, condition of soil, and be willing to commit to ongoing care and maintenance of the trees to establishment and into the long-term future.
• Tree planting for timber production is ineligible.

For more information, please contact Carmen Bracken on (07) 4130 4780 or via email at onemilliontrees@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.