Taranaki Tree Trust

The Taranaki Tree Trust is a charitable trust dedicated to the protection and restoration of the region's ecosystems and landscapes.

The Taranaki Regional Council administers and services the Taranaki Tree Trust.

For more information, see the Taranaki Tree Trust website.

Funding assistance

The Taranaki Tree Trust provides funding for projects which protect and restore the region's wetlands, bush remnants, coastal ecosystems and wildlife habitats. It also supports projects which enhance community areas such as schools, marae and public reserves.

The Trust makes grants of between $300 and $5,000, representing 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. Successful applicants must use the grants within two years.

The current funding round is open from 1 February to 1 March 2012. Applications must be on the Tree Trust form which can be downloaded here. You are strongly advised to discuss your application with the Tree Trust Co-ordinator, Leigh Honnor, before submitting the form.

Taranaki Tree Trust Application Form  (768 KB)

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