Wellington Shire Council's vision is for happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities.
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A rate rebate is provided to landowners who have placed a Trust for Nature Conservation Covenant on their property.
A conservation covenant is a voluntary legal agreement between a private landowner and Trust for Nature, ensuring that the land's natural, cultural, or scientific values are permanently protected and conserved.
The annual rebate is calculated at $15 per hectare, with a minimum rebate of $100 and a maximum rebate equal to the property's annual general rate.
You can find the Rates Rebate on Land with a Deed of Covenant for Conservation Purposes Policy on the Council Policies page.
For further information on the program visit Trust for Nature.
Already have a Trust for Nature Conservation covenant on your property? You must register with council to receive your rebate. Send your request to enquires@wellington.vic.gov.au