Get Shady Project - Tree giveaway
Trees cool and shade our homes and buildings reducing electricity bills, increasing property value, provide habitat for wildlife, and are our best way of adapting to the impacts of climate change. Our urban areas are becoming hotter and drier due to a changing climate and higher density development. More trees are being removed from private land than on public leaving many streets and suburbs vulnerable to impacts from increased heat during summer months.
The benefits of tree canopy include:
- cleaning water, air and soil
- reducing the effects of climate change
- providing habitat for wildlife
- contributing to mental health and wellbeing
- adding character and economic value to our neighbourhoods
In 2021, Council set a tree canopy target of an increase of 35% by 2050. To achieve this ambitious target Council is committed to planting at least 3000 new trees in our streets and reserves per year and encouraging private landowner to plant 500 new trees on private land per year.
The ‘Get Shady’ Project was established as an incentive program to increase tree planting on private land. In 2022 we provided 150 property owners in our hottest suburbs with a free advanced (1m high) tree to plant on their land.
In 2023 we doubled the number of trees available and provide 300 property owners across our City with a free advanced mature tree (nursery value $60-$80) to plant on their land. The giveaway is back for 2024.
To be eligible for a Get Shady tree giveaway, you must be able to plant and maintain your tree on private property within the City of PAE. It is important you read the terms and conditions before registering for a tree.
Register now to collect your free tree in 2024 by visiting our Participate PAE webpage and clicking this link
Tree planting tutorial
We have made this tree planting information sheet (PDF, 2269.6 KB) and tree planting tutorial video to demonstrate how to plant your new tree to give it the best chance to flourish in your yard for years to come. The best time for planting in Adelaide is during our cooler autumn and winter months, and after our first rains, usually May through to August. This will allow your tree to establish with the help of natural winter rain. Happy planting!
The “Get Shady Project terms and conditions are:
- Trees must be planted on private property within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. This does not include the Council verge/nature’s strip.
- All tree maintenance (watering, trimming, ec) is the responsibility of the property owner.
- You have the ability to collect your tree from Council’s depots in Kilburn.
- The property owner must confirm they have the ability to plant the tree in the ground (e.g. at least 1 cubic meter of soil capacity, the more the better)
- Random follow up inspections by the Council or the submission of a photo may be requested on the properties that receive a tree to review the project’s success. Photos (of the tree only) may be used on Council’s social media platforms for project promotion.
- If your property received a tree in 2022 or 2023, it is NOT eligible for another tree in 2024.
- Business and commercial properties within the City of PAE are also eligible for a free tree provided conditions above are met.