Warren, Walgett, Moree and Bogan Shires are calling on eligible rural landholders to take part in the State Government's Woodlands Out West project.

The project is offering between 50 and 200 free native tree seedlings as part of the Saving Our Species program. The trees will work to protect and restore habitat for threatened species, while also supporting productive, healthy and resilient landscapes.

“With the state at risk of losing over 1,000 of our precious native animals, plants and ecological communities, the NSW Government established Saving our Species, NSW's flagship threatened species conservation program,” says a Saving Our Species’ spokesperson.

“Many ecosystems across New South Wales are showing signs of collapse, and our native species are threatened with extinction. Saving our Species is working today so we can secure our native plants, animals and ecosystems for generations to come.

NSW Government hoping to protect species with the Woodlands Out West Project. [Image NSW Government]

“Biodiversity is the collection of different types of life found in any one area: the trees, plants and animals – even the microorganisms, like bacteria, that live on the plants and animals.

“All these things living together create an ecosystem and each part is essential. Ecosystems allow life to thrive. Put simply, biodiversity underpins our survival – from the air we breathe to the food and materials we consume.

“Halting biodiversity loss is possible, but it requires action to protect and restore habitats, address natural loss and prevent extinctions.”

Bogan Shire Council General Manager Derek Francis [Image A.White]

According to Derek Francis, General Manager for Bogan Shire Council, his shire is very keen to be a part of and promote the Saving Our Species project.

“At Bogan Shire Council, we’re passionate about the environment and recognise the responsibility we have to protect biodiversity,” said Mr Francis.

“Bogan Shire Council has invested resources into developing our Bogan River Bushcare project with the support of our community.

“It’s great to see that being recognised and flourishing into a partnership with Local Land Services.

"We are keen to promote all opportunities to protect and enhance our environment."

Tubestock trees will be distributed to participants based on native plant communities that are found in their area, namely Weeping Myall, Belah, River Red Gum, Coolibah, Black Box and Poplar/Bimbil Box.

Their planting will support biodiversity by helping to create windbreaks, expand paddock tree areas and revegetating areas without trees.

All eligible rural landholders are asked to contact their local councils for more information.

Successful applicants will be notified by email in April 2026, and seedlings will be available for collection in April/May 2026 from Nyngan, Mungindi and Collarenebri.