Council has a ‘Significant Natural Features Fund’ where landowners who have a significant site such as a wetland and/or native bush area can apply for funding towards projects costs such as fencing the site, pest control and new plantings. 

Funding rounds are open 20 March to 20 June annually.

Significant Natural Features Policy (pdf, 412kb)
Criteria for Significant Natural Features Grant (pdf, 75kb)

Significant Natural Features application form

Significant Natural Features application form (pdf 471kb)

If you have queries about Significant Natural Features, contact us on 0800 746 467.