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The Taranaki Tree Trust is a charitable trust dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the region's ecosystems and landscapes. The Taranaki Regional Council administers and services the Taranaki Tree Trust and provides a part time co-ordinator. 

The Taranaki Tree Trust assists landowners with the maintenance, restoration and protection of:

  • wetlands*
  • native forest and bush*
  • threatened land environments
  • habitats of threatened species
  • amenity planting which enhances community areas
    (e.g. schools, marae and public reserves)

The Trust makes grants of between $300 and $5,000.
It will contribute up to 75% of the total cost of a project by a school or community group, or up to 50% of the cost of a project on private land. The “total cost” includes cash and the dollar value of any “in kind” contributions such as labour.

The first funding round for 2012 closed on the 1st March.  The next funding round opens on the 1st of August and closes on the 1st of September.

Successful applicants must use the grants within two years.

* When not identified by the district councils as a Significant Natural Area, or the
Taranaki Regional Council as a Key Native Ecosystem or regionally significant wetland.

(Above): Photo by Sandy Hickey



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