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Sunshine Coast Voluntary Conservation Agreements

Run by Sunshine Coast Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Annual financial incentive based on the size of the conservation area, mostly for on-ground conservation work with part possibly available as a rate rebate; Council covers surveying and agreement costs
Who qualifies
Sunshine Coast owners of significant areas of privately owned bushland (eligibility confirmed by a conservation partnerships officer).
Where
Sunshine Coast landholders with significant private bushland.
Status
Open. By enquiry.
Type of payment
Cash incentive
Official program page

What you do

Protect significant bushland on your property under a voluntary conservation agreement and receive yearly financial incentives for conservation work.

Requirements

  • Enter a voluntary conservation agreement over the chosen bushland area
  • Follow a management plan developed with a Council conservation officer

How to apply

  1. 1Contact a conservation partnerships officer on (07) 5475 7272 or through Council's request a service form
  2. 2Property assessment and management plan
  3. 3Sign the agreement

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Sunshine Coast Voluntary Conservation Agreements,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/sunshine-coast-voluntary-conservation-agreements

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