The City of Casey’s Biodiversity Incentive Scheme Grants program is on again, offering financial assistance to residents to undertake projects that will enhance and improve native vegetation.
Landowners can now apply for a grant of up to $2,000 to manage and improve native vegetation on their property.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Mick Morland encouraged residents and businesses with remnant vegetation or areas of land that could be revegetated, to apply.
“A recent survey indicated that only six per cent of indigenous vegetation remains within the municipality, so Council has implemented a range of initiatives to increase native vegetation, including linking patches of remnant vegetation across Casey.
“As part of Council’s Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, these grants are offered to help landowners undertake actions that will improve the extent and quality of native vegetation in Casey.
“Grants may be provided for actions including putting up fencing to protect remnant vegetation, controlling noxious and environmental weeds on private property, revegetating land with indigenous plants or implementing measures to control pest animals including the red fox, European rabbit and feral cats, which have a significant impact on the natural environment,” Cr Morland concluded.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 9 October 2015.
For further details, including eligibility and assessment criteria, and to submit an application online visit the Biodiversity Grants webpage.