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Voluntary Conservation Covenant
A Voluntary Conservation Covenant is a legally binding partnership between Council and a landowner. This agreement is registered against the title of a property and the land zoning is changed to 'Conservation Area' under the 'Logan Planning Scheme 2006'. Council works together with landowners who enter into VCCs to set goals for the enhancement, protection and management of biodiversity on private properties across Logan City.
The benefits you receive by entering into a Voluntary Conservation Covenant include:
 an annual cash grant of up to $5,000;
- an Environmental Initiatives Charge exemption (appears on your rates notice);
- free native plants every year;
- assistance with land management through information and advice that is specific to your needs, through regular newsletters and technical advice;
- networking opportunities (eg. social barbeques, workshops, etc. with other CIP members);
- recognition for your land management and conservation efforts; and
- enhancement, protection and management of biodiversity by caring for a range of native plants and animals and providing key links to other bushland areas.
Who can enter into a Voluntary Conservation Covenant?
- individuals, groups and organisations whose property contains native bushland of significant biodiversity value;
- individuals, groups and organisations whose property compliment neighbouring properties of significant biodiversity value; and
- landowners willing to integrate land management practices with existing land uses (eg farming, tourism, etc.) so as to enhance, protect and manage significant biodiversity values in Logan City.
For more information on Logan City Council's Voluntary Conservation Covenants, contact Council's Customer Service Unit on (07) 3412 3412 or email council@logan.qld.gov.au. For information on other voluntary conservation schemes please visit the Conservation Incentives Program webpage.
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