Native plants and pollinator habitat · Queensland

Brisbane Land for Wildlife

Run by Brisbane City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free native plants and nest boxes, a property management plan, workshops and reference books, access to grants, plus a rebate on the Bushland Preservation Levy (amounts not published)
Who qualifies
Brisbane landowners with at least 0.5 hectares (5,000 square metres) of natural bushland who are willing to protect or improve all or part of it for nature conservation.
Where
Brisbane landowners with at least half a hectare of bushland.
Status
Open. Open to new properties.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Register a property with at least half a hectare of bushland and protect or improve it for wildlife, with Council support.

Requirements

  • At least 0.5 hectares of natural bushland
  • Willing to protect or improve land for nature conservation
  • Council officer assesses the property; connectivity, threatened species, waterways and community value are considered
  • Joining is free and voluntary and does not affect ownership rights

How to apply

  1. 1Email [email protected] with your contact details or call 3403 8888
  2. 2A Council officer visits to assess the property
  3. 3Once registered, receive a Bushland Property Management Plan, free plants, nest boxes and other support

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Brisbane Land for Wildlife,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/brisbane-land-for-wildlife

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