The program provides funding to local governments to replace trees that have been removed due to infestation by the Polyphagous shot-hole borer.

The grant program supports the planting of trees that enhance Western Australia's native biodiversity, contribute to overall tree canopy cover and help reduce the risk of further shot-hole borer spread.

Round 2 of the Grant Program includes two funding streams:

• Stream 1 - Tree replacement funding: to replace trees that have been removed due to PSHB infestation.

Under Stream 1, $1,500 is available for each tree removed due to PSHB to replant three trees for every tree removed. Additional supplementary funding of up to $10,000 is available for each eligible planting project.

• Stream 2 - Futureproof funding: for proactive planting projects to build canopy. Funding is available for proactive planting projects that build additional canopy cover to:

  • futureproof for trees impacted by PSHB that are being managed, and/or
  • futureproof against potential PSHB infestation and canopy loss.

Under Stream 2, funds of up to $100,000 are available per project to plant new trees within the local government area. Local governments may apply for multiple planting projects. Additional supplementary funding of up to $10,000 is available for each eligible planting project.

Local governments that applied for funding in Round 1 in 2025 can apply for funding in Round 2 for new planting projects.

The following local governments are located within DPIRD's PSHB Quarantine Area and therefore eligible to apply for funding, subject to meeting the specific eligibility requirements for each funding stream.

city of Armadale, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont, City of Canning, City of Cockburn, City of Fremantle, City of Gosnells, City of Joondalup, City of Kalamunda, City of Kwinana, City of Melville, City of Nedlands, City of Perth, City of South Perth, City of Rockingham, City of Stirling, City of Subiaco, City of Swan, City of Vincent, City of Wanneroo, Shire of Mundaring, Shire of Murray, Shire of Peppermint Grove, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, Town of Bassendean, Town of Cambridge, Town of Clarement, Town of Cottesloe, Town of East Fremantle, Town of Mosman Park, Town of Victoria Park.

• Email: treerecovery@dwer.wa.gov.au