The Perth County Stewardship Program (PCSP) is a County-led, action-based grant program designed to accelerate the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) that enhance land, water, and forest health. Administered by county staff, the program is an implementation mechanism for Council-approved environmental and climate objectives by providing direct financial and technical support to landowners undertaking stewardship projects. At its core, PCSP reduces financial and administrative barriers to voluntary environmental action while ensuring technical oversight, accountability, and measurable ecological outcomes.
In the first three years of the program, the PCSP has delivered the following results:
- 99 applications supported to date;
- 28,429 trees planted;
- 51.31 acres restored;
- 43 km of windbreak established;
- $724,478 in total project value generated;
- $2 leveraged for every $1 of County investment;
- 79,601 kg of carbon sequestered annually;
- 10.45% of County operational emissions currently offset through program-supported tree planting;
- Projected 18–20% emissions offset by 2029 with continued participation;
- 98% applicant satisfaction rate.
The program has been oversubscribed in two of its three operating years, demonstrating strong community demand and broad landowner participation.