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BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides funding to private landholders in Victoria to undertake native vegetation restoration projects on their land. It aims to address climate change and support wildlife through restoration activities such as planting native trees and shrubs.

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Deadline

1 Jan 2030

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be a private landholder in Victoria • Land must be freehold land within Victoria • Land must be owned by a private individual or entity • Site must have a minimum 20-hectare woody restoration area • Preference is given to larger sites • Land must have no existing obligation to restore it under legislation or an existing agreement • Site must be outside the Melbourne Strategic Assessment area • Land must not be subject to compulsory acquisition • Land must not be subject to a government development initiative • Land must not have been illegally cleared
Private landholders in Victoria may apply. All land must be freehold land within Victoria and owned by a private individual or entity. The site must have a minimum 20-hectare woody restoration area, with preference given to larger sites. The land must have no existing obligations to restore it, must be outside the Melbourne Strategic Assessment area, must not be subject to compulsory acquisition or a government development initiative, and must not have been illegally cleared.

What's Funded

Restoration of degraded freehold land through native vegetation planting, including planting native trees and shrubs as part of a woody restoration project.

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Expected Outcomes

Restored native vegetation on private land, increased carbon capture, and creation of healthier habitat for native wildlife.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

individualcompanypartnershiptrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilitycommunityother

Keywords

BushBankVictoriaprivate landholdersnative vegetation restorationland restorationclimate changewildlife habitatcarbon capture

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC?

The BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. This program provides funding to private landholders in Victoria to undertake native vegetation restoration projects on their land. It aims to address climate change and support wildlife through restoration activities such as planting native trees and shrubs.
2

Who is eligible for the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC?

  • Applicant must be a private landholder in Victoria
  • Land must be freehold land within Victoria
  • Land must be owned by a private individual or entity
  • Site must have a minimum 20-hectare woody restoration area
  • Preference is given to larger sites
  • Land must have no existing obligation to restore it under legislation or an existing agreement
  • Site must be outside the Melbourne Strategic Assessment area
  • Land must not be subject to compulsory acquisition
  • Land must not be subject to a government development initiative
  • Land must not have been illegally cleared
3

When does the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC close?

Applications close on 1 Jan 2030.
4

What activities are funded?

Restoration of degraded freehold land through native vegetation planting, including planting native trees and shrubs as part of a woody restoration project.
5

How do I apply for the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC?

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