The aim of our Significant and Regulated Trees Assistance Scheme is to encourage the retention and protection of large trees that make an important contribution to our neighbourhoods by helping landowners with tree maintenance costs on their properties.

Please read the Significant and Regulated Trees Assistance Scheme Guidelines carefully before applying.

Please note:

1. Applicants must complete all sections of this application form and attach relevant documentation to this application to be eligible to be funded.
2. All grants are subject to availability of funds, eligibility and assessment requirements.
3. A submission of an online application for the City of Port Adelaide Enfield's grants programs is an acknowledgement that applicants will abide by the conditions of any grant approval.

Who can you talk to?

Before starting an application, applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal with Council officers by calling 8405 6054 or emailing tree.grants@cityofpae.sa.gov.au

Significant and regulated* trees are defined in state law as having large trunks (when measured 1 metre above ground level):

Generally, significant trees have measurements of:

• A trunk with a circumference of 2 metres or more, or
• Multiple trunks, with a combined circumference of 2 metres or more, and an average circumference of 625 millimetres or more

Generally, regulated trees have measurements of:

• A trunk with a circumference of 1 metre or more, or
• Multiple trunks, with a combined circumference of 1 metre or more, and an average circumference of 310 millimetres or more

*For the purposes of the scheme, trees with a trunk circumference of between 1 metre and 2 metres (regulated trees) will only be considered for assistance if they are one of the following four species: Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Agonis, Angophora.

Any non-government landowner in the City of PAE (whether an individual or a business) can apply. A Strata Corporation, Body Corporate or similar entity is also eligible to apply for works on common land.

A reimbursement of up to $1,000 for tree maintenance on private land is available to eligible applicants. An additional $1,000 (making a total of up to $2,000) is available to eligible applicants that receive a Centrelink benefit or hold a Low-Income Health Care Card (evidence required).

Eligible maintenance activities include:

• Pruning of the tree crown or branches (to remove dead or diseased wood, or branches at risk of structural failure)
• Pest treatments (to manage damage from insects, beetles, or borers)

Please note that applications will be ineligible if any of the following apply:

• The required application documentation is incomplete.
• The works have already been completed or started before the City of PAE's in-principle approval.
• The works are deemed by the City of PAE to be inappropriate or excessive.
• The works are performed on a tree that is not considered by the City of PAE to make an important contribution to the character or amenity of the local area.
• The works are performed on a tree species declared under Part 9 of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.
• The works are performed on a palm tree.
• The works are performed on a tree that is not significant or regulated.
• The works are performed on a regulated tree that is not of the genus Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Angophora, or Agonis.
• The contractor is not suitably qualified.
• The contractor is not adequately insured to undertake the nominated works.
• The contractor is not listed as an entity on the Australian Business Register (ABN Lookup website).
• The affected property is in arrears on rates, or the applicant has any outstanding monies owed to the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.