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 bushland on the property is protected forever.  The agreement is voluntary, negotiated between Trust for Nature and each individual landholder.

Trust for Nature's covenanting program falls under the Victorian Conservation 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 achieved its first Conservation Covenant in 1987.  Trust for Nature now has more than 950 Conservation Covenants, protecting nearly 40,000 hectares across Victoria. 

For more information on Trust for Nature's Conservation Covenant program contact Trust for Nature on +61 (03) 8631 5888 or see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this website.