Native plants and pollinator habitat · Queensland
Sunshine Coast Land for Wildlife
Run by Sunshine Coast Council
- What you get
- Free incentives including seedlings, weed control induction and nest boxes, plus free property visits, workshops and a Land for Wildlife sign
- Who qualifies
- Landholders managing part or all of their property as wildlife habitat, with at least 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of native bushland
- Where
- Sunshine Coast landholders with at least 1 hectare of native bushland.
- Status
- Open. Open to new members.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Register your bushland property with Land for Wildlife to get property visits, advice and free incentives such as native seedlings and nest boxes to restore habitat.
Requirements
- At least 1 hectare of native bushland
- Commit to managing habitat for native plants and animals
How to apply
- 1Contact Council's Conservation Partnerships team (07 5475 7272 or [email protected])
- 2Arrange a property visit
- 3Register and receive advice and incentives
Sources
- https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/environment/get-involved-in-conservation/land-for-wildlife (official page)
- https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/community-conservation-partnerships
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Sunshine Coast Land for Wildlife,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/sunshine-coast-land-for-wildlife
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