Mosman Park is set to get even greener.

The Town has been awarded over $96,000 through Round 2 of the WA Tree Recovery Local Government Grant Program, funding that will help replace trees lost to the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) and build a stronger, more resilient urban canopy for the future.

The program, delivered by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, supports local governments within the PSHB Quarantine Area to plant replacement trees and to plant proactively, increasing canopy cover and native biodiversity to reduce the impact of any further spread.

The grant funding will go towards planting new native trees across Mosman Park, with species for the project guided by advice from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and avoiding those most susceptible to PSHB.

Mayor Paul Shaw said the funding was a welcome boost for the community and will go a long way in providing shade, habitat and street appeal for generations.

“Trees are part of what makes Mosman Park feel like home. They shade our streets, cool our neighbourhoods and give our birds and wildlife somewhere to live,” Mayor Shaw said.

“PSHB has been a real challenge for Perth’s tree canopy, and we know how much our community values the trees we’ve lost. This grant means we can replace them and plant for the future, so that the next generation inherits a greener Mosman Park than the one we have today.”

“I thank the State Government for backing local councils through this program, and our staff for putting forward such a strong application.”

For more information about the program, click here