Grow Towards Zero is a project managed by the North Central CMA, and it is seeking expressions of interest from landholders across its region.
“We’re looking for landholders keen to have trees planted on their property to offset local carbon emissions and take on-ground climate change action,” North Central CMA business development manager Matthew Dawson said.
“Native trees and shrubs bring all kinds of benefits to a property.
“As well as looking great, native vegetation means increased habitat for wildlife and can help reduce soil and wind erosion.
“Increasing native vegetation can also play a big part in helping owners pass on a healthier property to the next generation.”
Grow Towards Zero is looking for individual sites where the combined planting area is five hectares or more, or a group of neighbouring landholders looking to create corridors of native vegetation.
“Undertaking revegetation on private property can be costly,” Mr Dawson said.
“This program addresses this by using carbon offset needs to source and plant the trees and shrubs and maintain them for two years.
“Landholders won't need to provide a financial contribution to set up the sites or be required to place a covenant over the site.
“And by joining this program, landowners will be keeping carbon credits within the local economy.”
The first round of expressions of interest for the project is open until March 31.
The project will develop a portfolio of potential sites, with intentions to stagger implementation on a selection over the coming few years.
For more information or to register interest, go to: www.nccma.vic.gov.au/grow-towards-zero
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