How do I get free plants from the City of Hobart?

The City of Hobart runs an annual Nature Strip Plant Giveaway. Residents can receive up to 20 free plants per household, including natives, lavender and rosemary. The council distributes around 4,000 plants each year. Apply via the council website when the program opens.

Can I get free trees as a farmer in Tasmania?

Yes. Private Forests Tasmania runs the Tree Alliance program, which provides free trees, stakes, guards, weedmats and mulch to farmers and rural landowners across the state. Contact Private Forests Tasmania to apply.

Are there grants for community tree planting in Tasmania?

Yes. Landcare Tasmania offers small Plant Grants for community groups doing native revegetation projects. In 2025, 18 projects were funded with over 4,000 plants distributed. The Tasmanian Government also runs Urban Greening Grants of up to $40,000 for councils and community groups planting climate-tolerant trees.

Does Tasmania have fewer free garden programs than other states?

Tasmania has fewer council-level garden freebies than the mainland states. Hobart runs the largest program. Many Tasmanian councils run occasional free plant events throughout the year, so it is worth checking your council's events calendar regularly. Statewide programs like Landcare Tasmania and Private Forests Tasmania help fill the gap.

Tasmania: Free Plants, Rebates and Garden Freebies

Free plant programs, rate rebates and garden grants available across Tasmania. Pick your council or browse statewide programs.

Programs verified June 2026

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A note on Tasmania: Tasmania has fewer council-level garden freebies than the mainland states. The City of Hobart runs the largest local program. Many other Tasmanian councils run occasional free plant events throughout the year, so check your council's events calendar regularly. Statewide programs from Landcare Tasmania and Private Forests Tasmania help fill the gap, especially for rural landowners and community groups.

City of Hobart free plants and rebates

Free Nature Strip Plant Giveaway

Free Plants

Up to 20 free plants per household (natives, lavender, rosemary and more)

Who: City of Hobart residents.

How: This is an annual program distributing around 4,000 plants each year. Species include natives, lavender, rosemary and other garden-friendly varieties suited to nature strip planting. Apply via the council website when the program opens.

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20 plants is one of the most generous per-household allocations of any Australian council. Enough to fill both sides of a standard nature strip.

Rate Rebate for Native Vegetation

Rebate

Rates rebate for landowners protecting native vegetation of significant conservation value

Who: Landowners within the City of Hobart who voluntarily protect native vegetation on their property.

How: The rebate applies to properties with native vegetation of significant conservation value. Apply through the council's rate rebate scheme. The vegetation must be voluntarily protected, and assessments are carried out by the council.

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Statewide Programs

These apply across Tasmania, no matter which council you're in.

Urban Greening Grants (ReCFIT / Tasmanian Government)

Grant

Grants up to $40,000 for planting climate-tolerant trees

Who: Councils and community groups across Tasmania.

How: Funded through the ReCFIT program. Grants support the planting of climate-tolerant trees in urban areas. The 2026 round closed in May 2026 and is likely to reopen for future rounds. Check the ReCFIT website for updates.

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Landcare Tasmania Plant Grant

Grant

Small grants for community native revegetation projects

Who: Community groups doing native revegetation projects in Tasmania.

How: Apply through Landcare Tasmania. In 2025, 18 projects were funded with over 4,000 plants distributed across the state. Rounds open annually.

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Private Forests Tasmania Tree Alliance

Free Plants

Free trees, stakes, guards, weedmats and mulch for farmers and rural landowners

Who: Farmers and rural landowners across Tasmania.

How: Contact Private Forests Tasmania to access the Tree Alliance program. You receive free trees along with stakes, guards, weedmats and mulch to support successful planting. The program supports shelterbelts, riparian corridors and on-farm revegetation.

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National Tree Day Giveaways (late July)

Event

Free plants at council events across the state

Many Tasmanian councils run free plant giveaways for National Tree Day in late July each year. Check your council's events calendar or the Planet Ark site for local events near you.

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New programs pop up throughout the year

Get notified when Tasmanian councils announce new free plant programs or grant rounds.

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