Conservation covenants
Trust for Nature developed its conservation covenant program so landholders could permanently protect remnant native vegetation on their own properties.
A conservation covenant is a permanent, legally-binding agreement placed on a property's title to ensure native vegetation on the property is protected forever. The agreement is voluntary and negotiated between Trust for Nature and each individual landholder.
Trust for Nature's covenanting program falls under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act (1972).
Each conservation covenant is considered by Trust for Nature's Board of Trustees before being sent to the Victorian Environment Minister for approval.
Trust for Nature registered its first conservation covenant in 1986. Trust for Nature now has more than 1088 conservation covenants, protecting 45,848 hectares across Victoria.
For more information on Trust for Nature's conservation covenant program read our leaflet 'What is a conservation covenant' here or contact Trust for Nature on (03) 8631 5888.
There is more information in our FAQ's section on this website.