Native plants and pollinator habitat · Queensland
Scenic Rim Voluntary Conservation Agreement Rates Rebate
Run by Scenic Rim Regional Council
- What you get
- Rates rebate of up to 50% of the general rate for the area covered by the agreement
- Who qualifies
- Scenic Rim landholders with important natural features such as threatened ecosystems, flora and fauna or locally significant species, usually Land for Wildlife members (properties over 1 hectare).
- Where
- Scenic Rim landholders with significant natural areas under a conservation agreement.
- Status
- Open. By enquiry.
- Type of payment
- Tax credit or exemption
What you do
Sign a conservation agreement with a management plan for important natural areas on your property and receive a rates rebate when you match it with conservation work.
Requirements
- Legally binding agreement with a tailored Management Plan (ends if the property is sold; not on title)
- Annual audit of the Management Plan with a Land for Wildlife Officer
- Match the rebate value each year with financial contributions or in-kind conservation work
How to apply
- 1Contact Council's Land for Wildlife Officer
- 2Develop a Management Plan with the officer
- 3Sign the Voluntary Conservation Agreement
- 4Complete the annual audit to receive the rebate
Sources
- https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/Our-Environment/Environmental-Initiatives/Habitat-Protection (official page)
- https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/our-environment/environmental-initiatives/habitat-protection/documents/fact_sheet_conservation_agreement.pdf
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Scenic Rim Voluntary Conservation Agreement Rates Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/scenic-rim-voluntary-conservation-agreements
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