- More than $3.3 million offered to 26 local governments in the second round of the Local Government Grant Program
- Funding supports the planting of more than 10,000 trees across Perth and Peel
- Part of Cook Labor Government’s commitment to increase urban canopy to 30 per cent by 2040 under the Urban Greening Strategy
The Cook Labor Government is helping local governments prepare for polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) tree loss and grow the urban canopy through the WA Tree Recovery Program.
More than $3.3 million has been offered to 26 local governments across the Perth and Peel region in round two of the Local Government Grant Program, supporting the planting of more than 10,000 trees across our communities.
The program invited applications from local governments in the polyphagous shot-hole borer quarantine area to apply for funding to replace trees lost to the pest and, importantly this year, futureproof against potential infestation.
Successful planting projects are primarily in public open space and streetscapes, with some inner-city and industrial area projects also funded.
The full list of successful recipients is available at WA Tree Recovery – Local Government Grant Program .
Last year, round one of the program provided almost $1 million to 20 local governments, supporting them to plant more than 2,700 trees.
In a separate funding initiative, residents are also encouraged to take up the latest round of the Treebate Program.
Residents, including those that received a Treebate in the first round, can now apply for a Treebate worth $150 for up to five trees. Previously, the Treebate was for one tree only.
For more information and details on how to apply for both programs, visit WA Tree Recovery .
Information on polyphagous shot-hole borer, the quarantine area and how it can be managed is available on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s website here.
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
“The Tree Recovery Program will not only help recover urban canopy but it will help insulate against future polyphagous shot-hole borer infestation.
“By funding the planting of thousands of PSHB-resilient trees across Perth and Peel, the Cook Labor Government is expanding tree canopy, enhancing local environments, and building healthier, more liveable communities for future generations.
“Tree Recovery grants are supporting local governments to plant native trees across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 planting seasons.
“We have had a fantastic response to this grant program from local governments, and their planting projects will hugely benefit their local communities.
“We are committed to creating neighbourhoods that are greener, healthier, and more liveable.”
