Small Plantation Clean-up and Return to Agriculture Subsidy
Key dates
Applications close on 10 May 2024, or when funding has been exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Project details
The Small Plantation Clean-up and Return to Agriculture Subsidy will provide support to landholders who experienced damage to standing plantations during the 2019–20 Cudlee Creek bushfire.
Funding is available for bushfire impacted landholders who are seeking to clear the plantation area and return the land to agriculture. Funding is available for areas larger than 0.5 hectare and less than 100 hectares. The plantation area must be planted with non-native species or be a planted native woodlot.
The total value of this program is $850,000.
Amounts
You can apply for up to 50% of eligible costs associated with felling of plantation timber and conversion to agriculture. Funding of up to $2,000/ha is available. The maximum total funding you can apply for is $150,000.
Subsidy payments will depend on the area (size) of the plantation being removed and returned to agriculture.
| PLANTATION SIZE | WHEN TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION | PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ha to 5 ha | When all activities are complete | A single payment – on approval of application and evidence of completion and expenditure |
| 5 ha to 20 ha | As soon as possible – activities do not need to be complete | Up to 2 payments, with payment on provision of evidence of completion and expenditure |
| 20 ha to 100 ha | As soon as possible – activities do not need to be complete | Up to 3 payments with payment on provision of evidence of completion and expenditure |
Guidelines
Before submitting your application, please read the program guidelines ().
Eligibility
The following individuals and businesses who were directly impacted by the Cudlee Creek bushfire in 2019 can apply for this grant:
- primary production businesses
- property owners
- share farmers
- leaseholders and businesses that operate as trustees of trusts, registered corporations, sole traders, partnerships or private individuals.
To be eligible for this subsidy you must be able to meet the following criteria:
- the area of standing plantations to be cleaned up and returned to agriculture must have been directly impacted by the 2019-20 Cudlee Creek bushfire
- the area of bushfire impacted plantation timber must more than 0.5 hectare and no greater than 100 hectares
- you intend to undertake works to return the land to agricultural production
- you have not received funding from another South Australian or Australian Government program for the same activities
- you are unable to claim the cost of eligible activities from an insurer
- you have met all the terms and conditions of any previous South Australian government funding, grant or concessional loan agreement
Activities
Eligible activities include:
- felling, pushing, raking, piling and removal of timber
- removal or alternative uses of the timber including biochar – to assist in returning the land to agriculture
- management activities including, but not limited to removal, spraying and control of woodlot/plantation seedlings and stumps
- technical advice relating to:
- removal or control of woodlot/plantation wildings and seedlings
- agronomy advice to convert area to agriculture
- any combination of the following activities related to returning the land to agriculture including but not limited to:
- land levelling including all costs required to prepare land for seeding including ploughing
- seeding of pasture or crop (can include fertiliser, seed, lime and seeding costs) including cartage to property
- costs of spraying to manage weeds
- internal fencing
- water infrastructure such as troughs, dams, piping
- installation or repair of internal fencing directly associated with returning the area to agricultural productivity.
How to apply
Read the guidelines () before applying.
Fill out and submit your grant application form, including the financial acquittal or budget spreadsheet and return via email or post.
There are 2 application forms and financial acquittal/budget spreadsheets. Which one you should complete will depend on the size of the area you are seeking funding for.
If you do not have an ABN, please complete the Statement by supplier form.
If you have not previously received a payment from Shared Services, please complete a Vendor Creation form ().
If you are applying for funding for areas of 0.5 ha to 5 ha and are claiming your own labour please complete the labour log ().
Forms and resources
- 0.5 ha to 5 ha
- 5 ha to 100 ha
Submitting your form
PIRSA.GrantsEnquiries@sa.gov.au using the subject "2019/20 Cudlee Creek Bushfire – Small Plantation Clean up and Return to Agriculture Subsidy".
Post
2019/20 Cudlee Creek Bushfire – Small Plantation Clean up and Return to Agriculture Subsidy
PIRSA – Industry and Regional Development
GPO Box 1671
Adelaide SA 5001
Contact us
For more information, please contact:
Rebecca McCall – LER Project Officer
Phone: (08) 8429 3820
Email: rebecca.mccall@sa.gov.au