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).
Shot-hole borer – a tiny beetle that digs deep into the trunks, stems and branches of trees and plants – has been impacting trees in backyards across Perth in recent years. This is obviously a great loss for the community and our local wildlife.
If you are a resident impacted by tree loss due to shot-hole borer, you may be eligible for a rebate worth up to $150 for every tree you replace.
Contact
To find out more about the program and how to access the rebate, please contact treerecovery@dwer.wa.gov.au.
Shot-hole borer information
The national biosecurity response to shot-hole borer 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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