City of Casey Council is encouraging local landowners and volunteers to play an active role in protecting and enhancing the local environment with applications now open for Council’s Biodiversity Incentive Scheme Grant.
The local government area is home to a significant range of plants and wildlife including many Indigenous species and species of regional, national and international significance.
The grant is available to private landowners with properties larger than 4,000 square metres and volunteer public land managers. Eligible applicants can choose between receiving monetary support of up to $2,000 for conservation projects or a donation of indigenous plants for planting.
The Council scheme aims to support efforts to maintain, protect and expand native vegetation across the municipality. Funded activities may include revegetation, weed and pest animal control, and fencing to protect indigenous vegetation.
Mayor, Stefan Koomen said the program highlights Council’s commitment to protecting the region’s natural assets and supporting the community to act.
“Casey is home to an incredible range of native plants and wildlife, and this program empowers our community to play a direct role in protecting and enhancing our environment,” he said.
Applications close on Tuesday 30 June. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/improving-our-environment. If you require assistance with your application, email enviroeducation@casey.vic.gov.au or contact the Environment Projects Officer on 9705 5200.
