Starting this week, the Tree Recovery team will be available at local kiosks to give residents advice and support to submit claims on the spot.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is managing the Tree Recovery Program, with $7.2 million funding to preserve urban greenery and wildlife habitats.
Executive Director Nature Carrie Sunderland said the kiosks were being held at various community centres and libraries through March.
“People have lost trees of all kinds and this is a wonderful opportunity to replace them with almost any tree they would like to grow,” she said.
“The options are vast and, while we encourage native trees, most species are eligible if they have a mature height of more than three metres and aren’t identified as extremely susceptible to shot-hole borer.
“The rebate also covers soil improver, fertiliser, mulch and other gardening supplies to help trees get established.
“Our goal is to help people restore lost canopy, cool their neighbourhoods and create greener, healthier places to live.”
The fastest and easiest way to claim the rebate is through the ServiceWA app and people who meet the eligibility criteria and bring along their details can get help to process their claim at a kiosk.
For information on what to bring to community kiosks, go to WA Tree Recovery or email treerecovery@dwer.wa.gov.au
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