Boola Boornap native tree farm upgrade - Wheatbelt Development Commission RED grant
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Status
Completed
Commenced
April 2022
Completed
November 2023
Partners
DPIRD, WDC
The Boola Boornap Native Tree Nursery, operated by Noongar Land Enterprise Group (NLE), received $100,000 in State Government funding through the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program to support major upgrades and expansion of its nursery facilities.
Since purchasing WA Farm Trees in 2020, NLE has established commercial operations producing native seedlings for land restoration projects across the state.
The RED Grant enabled a series of improvements designed to increase production capacity and achieve accreditation for direct sales to the public. Upgrades included repairs and enhancements to office spaces, sheds and growing areas, as well as the construction of a new expansion zone to accommodate future growth.
The office underwent roof repairs, installation of air conditioning, new benches and sinks, and improved security. The shed received upgraded lighting and security measures, while the growing area benefited from reticulation repairs and extensions, new shade cloth, blue metal groundcover, and updated piping. The expansion area was developed with raised seedling beds, benches, additional reticulation, groundcover, piping and earthworks, alongside upgrades to water catchment and storage capacity.
These improvements positioned Boola Boornap to significantly increase its production of native seedlings, creating new opportunities for Aboriginal employment and enterprise growth. As demand for native plants continues to increase, the expanded nursery has enabled NLE to meet future orders and deliver greater environmental and economic outcomes for Noongar communities.
