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[QLD] Free Native Plants for Residents @ Brisbane City Council

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[QLD] Free Native Plants for Residents @ Brisbane City Council
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Forenti on 16/01/2022 - 12:19 brisbane.qld.gov.au (3721 clicks)
Last edited 16/01/2022 - 14:39 by 1 other user

This has been posted in the past but not for a long while and it was marked as expired for whatever reason. Quite a nice initiative I reckon.

HOT TIP: I claimed this yesterday as a BCC resident and the particular nursery I went to (Oxley) offers an additional two plants to the two that Brisbane City Council offers, to make a total of four free plants.

Additionally, you can get four free plants if you have built a brand new home in one of the eligible suburbs listed on the website.

Brisbane City Council’s Free Native Plants program offers a range of plants to enable the community to cultivate a greener and more sustainable Brisbane. The native species provided through the program will help grow our city’s urban forest and support wildlife.

Brisbane residential ratepayers, residential tenants, public housing and Defence Housing residents can claim two free native plants each financial year (July to June).

How to apply
1. Visit a library (except mobile libraries), Council Regional Business Centre or ward office and present a paid rates notice or written authority from the current financial year from the property owner or property manager. Public housing and Defence Housing residents must provide evidence of a recent rental payment.
2. You will receive an approved stamped Free Native Plants voucher.
3. Visit a participating retail nursery and exchange your voucher for two free native plants.
Residential ratepayers and residential tenants will be required to obtain a Free Native Plants voucher before visiting a participating retail nursery. Due to privacy reasons, residential rates notices are not accepted directly at participating retail nurseries for the Free Native Plants program.

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Comments

  • Noctuafanboy on 16/01/2022 - 12:33
    +19

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

    • Noctuafanboy on 16/01/2022 - 12:57
      +2

      Well, shit. Deleted my second comment without seeing everyone else's lmao.

      • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 13:27
        +11

        no tangible benefit

        Additional native plants are tangible.

        Why would you pay (ratepayer) money for them?

        Rates were not increased when this scheme was introduced, its just an added freebie to help green the state.

          • ozrobert on 18/01/2022 - 06:53
            +1

            @1st-Amendment: Cultivating and collecting plants is a value add action that deserves compensation in the economy, and as a collective we have determined that increasing populations of native plants is beneficial for the character and liveability of our neighbourhoods.

            This program significantly increases the number of people who will add plants to their property each year, therefore is worthy of paying what amounts to 3/8ths of bugger all to make it happen

            • 1st-Amendment on 18/01/2022 - 20:29
              -2

              @ozrobert:

              and as a collective we have determined that increasing populations of native plants is beneficial for the character and liveability of our neighbourhoods.

              So nothing tangible then, it just 'feels good'?

              That's what I expected to hear…

              • ozrobert on 18/01/2022 - 20:57
                +2

                @1st-Amendment: lol you're a muppet. Find better hills to die on – do you simultaneously hate inelegant but affordable housing, but will complain about money being spent on making nice things for our community?

                Biodiversity is a real tangible thing, and if you want to be as cold hearted as possible you can at least accept the unique biosphere here in Australia is a massive tourist attraction that brings us lots of cash and cultural capital in the world. It's enough to just say "nature for nature's sake", but if that's not enough it's just a crucial part of our biosphere and reducing our resource consumption

                • 1st-Amendment on 18/01/2022 - 21:11
                  -2

                  @ozrobert:

                  but will complain about money being spent on making nice things for our community?

                  I didn't complain at all I merely asked some questions to see if anyone knew of the cost/benefit of such a scheme. It turns out that no-one could.

                  Also ironic that you called me out for complaining when you are the one complaining…

                  Biodiversity is a real tangible thing

                  Sure but this isn't biodiversity, it's actually the opposite of that since it's only a small specified subset of native plants

                  and reducing our resource consumption

                  You reduce resource consumption by consuming more resources? Wouldn't doing nothing at all consume less resources? Surely setting up a scheme where people are driving all over the city growing plants, harvesting plants, transporting plants, donating plants, collecting plants, buying supplies for the plants etc consumes more resources than doing nothing at all? And let's not even go into all the admin work to set such a scheme up and manage it…

                • tnarg on 11/02/2022 - 09:30

                  @ozrobert: There really is no point of having a debate with a person who can't see the value-add here. Additionally there name itself puts me off

        • DrScavenger on 14/07/2024 - 17:17

          And increased your rates the next year :) money has to come from somewhere

      • EBC on 16/01/2022 - 13:30
        +19

        It convinces people to plant native plants in urban areas where many would be likely to choose non-native species. Native plants in turn provide habitat and food for many native animals, improving the biodiversity in urban settings. They are also generally more suited to the Australian climate and therefore require less water, pesticides, and maintenance.

          • Tommohalby on 16/01/2022 - 13:41
            +7

            @1st-Amendment: If I was in Brisbane I would jump on this deal. If there are others like me then it'll increase the native supply of vegetation. No data for you but just one person who would :)

          • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 14:53
            +3

            @1st-Amendment:

            there data to support that

            Yes.

            What is the tangible benefit of this scheme?

            More native trees.

            Is that published anywhere?

            Yes.

          • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 14:57
            +4

            @1st-Amendment: That is not the year this scheme was introduced.

            Typical mindset of cherry picking data to suit your narrative.

            • tacos4brekkie on 16/01/2022 - 16:07
              +6

              @MasterScythe: Don't bother arguing with this chump. One look at his post/comment history is all it took for me to realise that this guy is walking bag of salt. Very, very fun at parties.

              • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 16:16
                +4

                @tacos4brekkie: Im aware.

                He usually puts the onus of doing his research, onto someone else; then argues against social enterprise. While he's enjoying data he didnt pay for? Just a hypocrite.

                I mean, his username is about how the senate term was moved from January to July?
                I'm all for parliamentary efficiency, but our first amendment is really quite unimportant.

                Perhaps he's implying the same of his posts?

              • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 18:40
                +4

                @1st-Amendment:

                Tell me Einstein, which part of that is cherry picking?

                Practically all of it.
                While I appreciate the compliments, the fact that "making you study" when you're wrong is the burden of someone else, explains a whole lot.

                You're not offering me enough to educate you sorry.

                • 1st-Amendment on 16/01/2022 - 18:46
                  -5

                  @MasterScythe:

                  Practically all of it.

                  Wibble wibble, so no answer then. Got it.

                  • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 18:48

                    @1st-Amendment: What will you offer to be educated?
                    Or are you so convinced you're right, you'll offer nothing? (while presenting no evidience, mind you.)

                    • 1st-Amendment on 16/01/2022 - 18:56
                      -2

                      @MasterScythe:

                      Or are you so convinced you're right, you'll offer nothing?

                      Well if you can read, you'll see I'm not claiming to be right about anything, I merely asked some questions. You can tell they are questions because they have question marks after them. Do you understand how that works?

                      Actually don't bother answering, its already obvious what the answer is lol…

                      • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 18:58
                        +5

                        @1st-Amendment: So would you like to be educated, so you too, can make factual claims in the future?
                        Or are you happy with ignorance?

                        Because if you're not claiming this is a bad scheme, then you're agreeing with us already.
                        Otherwise, you're making an incorrect assessment, and need more study.

                      • ihfree on 16/01/2022 - 22:55

                        @1st-Amendment:

                        asked some questions.

                        Eric Cartman… is that you?

                        • Tommohalby on 17/01/2022 - 19:31

                          @ihfree: Just me or is this guy a troll?
                          By the negs on all their comments you would've thought they would move on and accept they were wrong.
                          I have better things to do than entertain them.
                          Go get those native plants and help the local wildlife 🙃

                          • ihfree on 17/01/2022 - 19:45
                            +4

                            @Tommohalby: They're just a generic Murdoch viewer/ LNP apologist. They follow pretty much every Sky News talking points to a T and think they got there by logic.

                            In this case they're going Alex Jones and criticising by asking questions.

                            From a glance at their comment history:

                            • Anti-woke
                            • Doesn't believe in climate change
                            • Happy with the liberal NBN
                            • Covid is just a flu
                            • RAT tests shouldn't be free
                            • Loves the American health care

                            Well worth simply hitting block. It's good to have your points of view challenged but not by a troll.

                            • MasterScythe on 18/01/2022 - 13:42
                              +1

                              @ihfree: I havent blocked him, because hes always a good ego stroke.

                              Makes knowing the obvious feel like you're deserving of an award when you correct them. Lol.

      • ninnypoop on 14/01/2024 - 13:17

        What do you mean by "native plants literally grow on trees"?

  • belongsinforums on 16/01/2022 - 12:41
    +9

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • duchy on 16/01/2022 - 12:45
    +9

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • kevorulez on 16/01/2022 - 12:47
    +8

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Phredie on 16/01/2022 - 12:47
    +8

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • snoopydoop on 16/01/2022 - 12:50
    +8

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Kaimei173 on 16/01/2022 - 12:50
    +8

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • chickentaste on 16/01/2022 - 12:50
    +11

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things.. hang on, wtf is going on?! BCC is mind-controlling me! UGH!

  • kyoba on 16/01/2022 - 12:52
    +8

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things.. hang on, wtf is going on?! BCC is mind-controlling me! UGH! …. wait a minute…

  • alz on 16/01/2022 - 12:52
    +8

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • mikeyb on 16/01/2022 - 12:56
    +9

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • kingbargain999 on 16/01/2022 - 12:57
    -3

    Make sure you check the maximum height of the plant, and your council Tree Management rules
    You may not allow to remove it once it reaches certain height.
    Our Hornsby council sent out a letter : "If you don't opt out, we will plant a tree in your front lawn. :-o What the…..

    • lunchbox99 on 16/01/2022 - 13:07
      +3

      Surely they mean on the nature strip.

    • Skinnerr on 16/01/2022 - 16:29
      +1

      Just make sure if it's a really cool scheme.

    • MasterScythe on 16/01/2022 - 19:19
      -1

      Not even joking, the trick is to fell it during the night, and if questioned, claim it was vandals.

  • cheaponos on 16/01/2022 - 13:03
    +4

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Justice Edelman on 16/01/2022 - 13:15
    +4

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • NickNN22 on 16/01/2022 - 13:20
    +2

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • soullighter on 16/01/2022 - 13:20
    +3

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Pelicannn on 16/01/2022 - 13:22
    +6

    Just remember plants are living things. Don’t get them because they’re free and it sounds like a great idea at the time. Plants are a life long commitment, so just because you’re stuck in isolation and feeling lonely doesn’t mean you should have one.

    I can’t stand thinking of the poor trees and shrubs who get left outside the nursery at all hours of the night desperate for soil and water when you get out and don’t wanna deal with watering and pruning anymore 🥺

    • OfficerBarbrady on 16/01/2022 - 13:33

      Lolllll

      • Chandler on 17/01/2022 - 11:48

        You laugh, but joking or not he's not wrong…

    • cheaponos on 16/01/2022 - 15:11

      Don’t steal honey from bees either people 😉

  • Jo1 on 16/01/2022 - 13:42
    +3

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • oscinator1988 on 16/01/2022 - 14:07
    +3

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Nuggets on 16/01/2022 - 14:57
    +2

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Tommyaka on 16/01/2022 - 15:39
    +2

    NOTE: To get four free plants for new homes you need to email Brisbane City Council.

  • CocaKoala on 16/01/2022 - 15:50
    +2

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • newbiesh on 16/01/2022 - 16:07

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too. fk u

  • OzChick on 16/01/2022 - 16:40
    +2

    They do this in the ACT too when you buy a new block of land for your home.

    • entropysbane on 16/01/2022 - 22:28

      Back in the day wage I built a house there it was 27 natives.

      Would have liked a few non natives myself.

  • polarq on 16/01/2022 - 18:12

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Embaloo on 16/01/2022 - 21:35

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too. Lol.

  • Mondorock on 16/01/2022 - 22:30

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • morebunnings on 17/01/2022 - 07:25

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

    How big are the plants?

    • triamks on 20/01/2022 - 11:31

      All the ones I've collected are sappling sized and I've collected from two different nurseries.

  • xrailgun on 18/01/2022 - 02:56

    List of free plants. Am I seeing this right? You can get literal trees?

    • So Was Red on 14/01/2024 - 12:34
      +1

      "grows to"
      Yes, just add water and time

  • CC123 on 20/01/2022 - 23:55

    Cheers!

  • p1723 on 24/01/2022 - 22:48

    Anyone manage to successfully get them while renting? I don't have receipt for rates because my landlord pays that. But obviously he doesn't claim the trees for my unit either

    • Donaldhump on 01/02/2022 - 16:27

      you want to plant a native tree in your unit, I'd recommend an ironbark

    • Doy on 14/01/2024 - 12:32

      Bump! Keen to see if we can get this as renters.

  • someguywholikesdeals on 14/01/2024 - 12:37
    +1

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • TheCunningLinguist on 14/01/2024 - 12:49
    -8

    Oh goodie, another waste of taxpayers money

    • Wort on 14/01/2024 - 20:39
      -1

      How? Council area gets more plants, gets more shade all without having to pay the council worker to plant them. Even better they likely get to use economies of scale! Seems a pretty easy win.

  • Your Friend on 14/01/2024 - 12:53

    Anything similar in NSW?

  • Daabido on 14/01/2024 - 14:38
    +1

    A penny pinched is a penny burned.

    Ratepayers pay for it, whether you believe in a magical money tree or not.

    Maybe getting $400 billion worth of submarines sometime in a couple of decades won't change our taxes either.

  • OMG on 14/01/2024 - 16:05

    OMG, Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • leesar on 15/01/2024 - 10:00

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • scottsdeals on 15/01/2024 - 10:21

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • bcYield on 21/01/2024 - 23:18

    +2 free native plants (walk-in) when you can catch up with an event like "Green Heart Pop-Up".

  • kaydubnz on 14/07/2024 - 11:28

    Anything similar in WA?

  • MisterTree on 14/07/2024 - 11:33

    Similar program in the Toowoomba Region…
    https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/environment-water-waste/trees-plan…

  • PvsNP on 14/07/2024 - 11:34

    Are these edible? 😅

  • Papag on 14/07/2024 - 13:24

    Actually, a couple of my Syzygium cascade have died. Can I get that picky?

  • altomic on 14/07/2024 - 15:18

    Step up your f$%king game MBRC

  • So Was Red on 14/07/2024 - 16:05

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Jeff Portnoy on 14/07/2024 - 17:48

    This is a good scheme in theory, However the Council does nothing to help business actually be part of this scheme, and if you look at their website there down to a handful of participating nurseries.

    Oxley Nursery also doesn't offer these plants at all anymore.

  • nathanfsb on 14/07/2024 - 20:03

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • Terra Australis on 15/07/2024 - 06:14

    Really cool scheme. Looks like a few councils are doing similar things too (some free, some rebates). Definitely look into your local council to see if they're doing something too.

  • RefusdClassification on 15/07/2024 - 09:45

    I thought governments believed in diversity? How about botanical multiculturalism? Give away plants from around the world, rather than botanical monoculturalism.

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