Round Two of the 20 Million Trees Programme which closes this week on September 16 will target funding to assist threatened species.

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said grants of between $20,000 and $100,000 would be allocated for the re-establishing of native vegetation to provide habitat for species under threat.

Mr Taylor said a Round One 20 Million Trees project was already underway in Hume.

“More than 25,000 trees are being planted as part of the Crookwell Community Connectivity Challenge which is a great initiative involving landholders, Landcare and Crookwell’s new Green Army group.

“This is exactly what the programme is all about - rebuilding big corridors of native vegetation.

“The first round was a great success and I encourage interested local groups to stay in touch with my office about future funding rounds that will also provide benefits to the environment.”

Crookwell property owner John O’Brien said the Crookwell project had built on previous revegetation activities in the local area.

“Landholders have seen the multiple benefits of wildlife corridors. Growing trees is like putting money in the bank - trees increase property values, and are all about the next generation and generations to come,” Mr O’Brien said.

Mr Taylor said the 20 Million Trees Programme was a key election commitment and an important part of the Government’s National Landcare Programme, providing $50 million over four years to deliver tree planting projects across the country.

More information is available at www.nrm.gov.au/20-million-trees or phone Angus Taylor’s electorate office on 1300 301 826.

Caption: Angus Taylor with members of the Crookwell Green Army Team, Crookwell property owner John O’Brien and Upper Lachlan Landcare coordinator Mary Bonet at the Crookwell 20 Million Trees project which will see the planting of 25,000 trees.