Trees · New South Wales
Kempsey Koala Food Tree Giveaway
Run by Kempsey Shire Council
- What you get
- Free koala feed trees (about 2,000 distributed each year across the shire)
- Who qualifies
- Kempsey Shire residents and landholders
- Where
- Residents and landholders in Kempsey Shire.
- Status
- Seasonal. Annual project; current-year dates not published.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Collect free koala feed trees (Tallowwood, Grey Gum, Swamp Mahogany, Forest Red Gum) at the annual giveaway and plant them to restore koala habitat on your land.
Requirements
- Plant the trees to provide koala habitat
How to apply
- 1Watch Council and Macleay Landcare announcements for the giveaway dates
- 2Attend to collect your trees
Sources
- https://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/Your-Valley/Your-environment/Wildlife/Koalas/What-we-are-doing/Koala-Food-Tree-Giveaway (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Kempsey Koala Food Tree Giveaway,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/kempsey-koala-food-tree-giveaway