General News
8 June, 2026
Horsham council revegetation program returns
Following a one-year hiatus, the Horsham Rural City Council’s rural revegetation program is returning.
The program was temporarily paused due to budget constraints and supplier price increases.
However, the council has recently provided funding to regenerate this program for eligible community members.
Mayor Brian Klowss noted that residents would be enthusiastic about the program's return.
“The Rural Revegetation Program has always been popular with residents, and we are pleased to be able to bring it back this year,” Cr Klowss said.
“Planting native trees provides many benefits, not only for individual properties but for the broader community environment.”
The advantages of native vegetation include providing shade, enhancing air quality, and supporting habitat and food sources for local wildlife.
Property owners within the municipality with landholdings of one acre (0.4 hectares) or larger are eligible to purchase a selection of subsidised native plants.
“At just 50 cents each, these native trees are heavily subsidised, making the program an affordable and popular option for eligible residents,” Cr Klowss said.
As of this year, 22 species are available, ranging from shrubs up to four metres tall to larger trees over 10 metres tall.
“My recommendation to eligible ratepayers is to get in quickly and place an order,” the mayor noted.
Cr Klowss expects that after the program's one-year pause, demand will be strong and plants may sell out quickly.
“Our Parks and Gardens team works hard with suppliers to deliver good-quality trees,” he said.
The council will continue to update the website as species sell out, although substitutions may occasionally be necessary when specific varieties cannot be supplied.
“If substitutions are required when collecting orders, there will be a valid reason, and we appreciate residents’ understanding as staff can only work with what is supplied,” he said.
Orders close at 4pm on Friday, July 3, unless sold out earlier.
Check the council website for more information.