The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is managing the delivery of the WA Tree Recovery Program, working closely with residents, local governments and the Perth Zoo to replant trees lost from the effects of Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).
To support the replacement of lost trees, $7.2 million in WA Government funding over four years has been made available for replanting initiatives by local governments, residents and the Perth Zoo.
The program will provide funding to local governments impacted by PSHB through round 1 of the Local Government Grant Program, which closed on 7 July 2025. Applicants will be advised on the outcome of applications week commencing 8 September 2025.
Currently, the WA Tree Recovery Program is offering rebates to residents who buy a tree to replace one lost as a result of PSHB.
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Contact
To find out more about the program and how to access the rebate, please contact the Nature Programs team at treerecovery@dwer.wa.gov.au.
PSHB Information
The national biosecurity response to PSHB has transitioned to a management phase following a decision by the National Management Group that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate the pest.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is leading the transition to management in WA to minimise the impact of shot-hole borer on Perth’s tree canopy and help protect the State’s horticultural industries.
Over the next 18 months, DPIRD will work with industry, community and local government partners to build capacity to manage the pest.
For more information on shot-hole borer visit the DPIRD website.
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