Did you know you can get free plants for your property? Brisbane City Council has a Free Native Plants Program that seeks to promote and foster local flora and fauna and it also boosts forestry across Brisbane City.
The Free Native Plants Program is available to residential ratepayers, schools, clubs, body corporates and registered community groups within Brisbane City.
Check your suburb: You can get free Native Plants if you live in these Brisbane suburbs.
Residents – How to apply for the Free Native Plants Program from Brisbane City Council:
- Visit Council or go to a Council library or ward office and present your paid rates notice from this current financial year or for Housing Commission and Defence Housing residents provide evidence of a recent rental payment.
- You will be provided with an approved stamped Free Native Plants voucher.
- Visit a participating nursery and exchange your voucher for two free native plants.
How to apply for schools, community groups, clubs, body corporates and official citizenship ceremonies
Schools, community groups, clubs on Council lease land, charities and body corporates can apply online.
Schools and community groups need to describe the extent and purpose of their planting project in the application. Applicants will be contacted by email once their request has been approved.
You’ll receive a Free Native Plants voucher to exchange for a native plant or plants from a participating nursery. You can find out participating nurseries in the Brisbane City Council Free Native Plants program here.
There are all sorts of Native Plants available from groundcovers and ferns to climbers, tufting plants and grasses, shrubs of all sizes and of course, plenty of trees!
All of the Native Plants on offer are here to support local fauna including birds, lizards, frogs, bees, butterflies, flying foxes and a whole host of other insects. It’s an excellent way to leave a positive mark on the environment and contribute to the maintenance of local ecosytems.
South East Queensland is a beautiful part of a very beautiful country and at North Brisbane Trees we support Council’s Native Plants initiative and encourage residents to take up the offer.
If you already have native plants on your property and need help with tree maintenance or just have questions, call the tree experts today on 07 3289 3610 – North Brisbane Trees is always ready to help. We’re the best at tree lopping and all round tree services.
