Millewa and Carwarp residents are invited to express their interest in having local native plants established on their properties free-of-charge.
Councillor for Environment and Sustainability Jason Modica says the invitation was part of the Victorian Government’s Drought Recovery Grant Program.
“The drought may have ended several years ago and is no longer front-of-mind for many of us, however the impacts are still very evident in some areas within our municipality,” Cr Modica said.
“Establishing native plants is a great way to combat the impacts of drought, stabilising the soil, providing a habitat for animals, protecting against wind erosion and improving soil structure.
Millewa and Carwarp residents are encouraged to submit expressions of interest by visiting www.mildura.vic.gov.au/NativePlantEOI
Residents must reside in these areas to be eligible.
Expressions of interest can be submitted until 27 October.
Successful applicants will not need to plant trees themselves.
As part of the program a contractor will establish trees on residents’ properties, however ongoing maintenance and watering of trees will remain the responsibility of landowners.
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