Native Plant Subsidy and Backyard Tree Planting Program
The Native Plant Subsidy and Backyard Tree Planting Program is a small-scale, place-based initiative to increase native vegetation cover and shade canopy across the Shire of Boddington through voluntary participation by landholders and residents.
The Shire of Boddington has experienced significant native vegetation loss over time due to historical land clearing, agricultural activity and large-scale mining operations. This reduction in vegetation has contributed to habitat fragmentation, biodiversity decline, increased land degradation, reduced landscape resilience and limited urban shade canopy within the townsite.
To support local revegetation and improve environmental outcomes, the Shire is delivering a two-stream pilot program.
Stream 1 – Native Plant Subsidy Program (Large Landholders)
The Native Plant Subsidy Program supports rural and rural-residential landholders within the Shire of Boddington to undertake revegetation on private property using locally appropriate native species.
Landholders with properties 2,000 sqm or larger can apply to receive a tray of native plants supplied as forestry tubestock (64 plants per tray) at a subsidised cost of $25 per tray.
The selected species have been assessed for suitability to local soil types and growing conditions.
What you need for Stream 1
- Have a property where planting will occur within the Shire of Boddington.
- Have a minimum property size of 2,000 sqm
- Submit an EOI application
This stream operates through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Complete the online EOI Application Form here, or download a form here. All downloaded forms must be completed and submitted by email to shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or in person at the Shire of Boddington Administration, by 4:00 pm on Friday, 27 March 2026.
What you receive under Stream 1
One tray with 64 plants per property at a subsidised cost of $25.00
If you do not have the capacity to plant all 64 plants, you can share plants with other property owners within the Shire.
Stream 1 – Important Dates
| EOI Application Open |
16 March 2026 |
| EOI Application Close |
27 March 2026 |
| Application Assessment |
1–2 weeks following EOI close |
| Plant Collection |
Second week of April 2026 |
Successful applicants will receive confirmation with plant collection details.
Stream 2 – Backyard Tree Planting Program (Households)
The Backyard Tree Planting Program supports households within the Shire of Boddington to increase shade canopy and urban greenery within residential areas.
Under this stream, the Shire will provide one to two native trees per household at no cost, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Residents can plant these trees within front yards or backyards, provided the location is suitable for long-term tree growth.
What you need for Stream 2
To participate, applicants must:
- Have a property within the Shire of Boddington
- Have a suitable location within their property to plant a tree
Stream 2 – Plant Collection
Plant collection for the Backyard Tree Planting Program will occur during the third week of April 2026 from the Boddington Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (50 Johnstone St, Boddington, WA 6390).
Available Species
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Planting Guide
A Tree Planting and Care Guide has been prepared to support participants with planting and establishment. View the Tree Planting and Care Guide here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this program about?
This pilot program supports residents and landholders within the Shire of Boddington to plant locally appropriate native trees to increase shade canopy, improve biodiversity, and enhance landscape resilience.
- Who can participate?
- Stream 1 – Native Plant Subsidy (Large Landholders)
Available to landholders with properties greater than 2000m² within the Shire.
- Stream 2 – Backyard Tree Planting (Households)
Available to residents living within the Shire of Boddington. Proof of address and owners permission (if renting) is required during collection
- How many trees can I receive?
- Stream 1 – 1 tray (64 tubestock) per eligible property (subsidised at $25). You can share trees with other landowners if you do not have the capacity to plant all the trees on your property.
- Stream 2 – Maximum 2 free trees per household, first-come, first-served.
- How much does it cost?
- Stream 1 – Subsidised tray cost – $25 per tray (64 plants).
- Stream 2 – Free (first come first served).
- What species are available?
Species are selected based on:
- Local suitability (Peel region conditions)
- Soil compatibility
- Bushfire considerations
- Biodiversity benefits
- When can I apply or collect trees?
- Stream 1 – EOI Required
- EOI Open: 16 March 2026
- EOI Close: 27 March 2026
- Collection dates will be communicated at a later date.
- Stream 2 – No Application Required
- Collection dates will be communicated at a later date.
- Where do I collect the trees?
Collection location will be at the Boddington Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (50 Johnstone St, Boddington, WA 6390).
- Do I need to plant the trees myself?
- Yes. Planting, watering and ongoing maintenance are the responsibility of the landholder or resident. The Shire does not provide follow-up maintenance or replacements.
- Please download the tree planting and care guide here.
- Will tree guards be provided?
Cardboard tree guards will be provided where available (subject to external funding confirmation).
- Can I choose any species?
No. Shire has pre-purchased the selected species and only these are available through the program.
- What happens if demand exceeds supply?
Shire is running this as a pilot program to know the interest. Therefore stock is limited.
- Is this program ongoing?
This is a pilot program. Outcomes and community interest will inform whether similar initiatives are considered in the future.
- What if I cannot plant all 64 trees in Stream 1?
Where appropriate, trays may be shared with another eligible landholder to ensure all plants are planted. This will be the responsibility of the prime applicant receiving the subsidised tray of trees.
- Why is the Shire doing this?
The program responds to:
- Historical vegetation loss
- Need for increased shade canopy
- Biodiversity restoration
- Council Plan objective 8.1.2 (street tree program)
This program is supported by Peel Harvey Catchment Council, Friends of the Reserve.
This program is funded by:
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