How to Get the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture / Governor's Invasive Species Council · Pennsylvania Statewide, PA
What you get
Homeowners who remove up to three invasive plants receive free native tree and shrub replacements at designated events each spring. Over 1,300 invasive plants were replaced statewide in 2025. Spring 2026 events are scheduled for May. Participants who received free trees in 2025 are not eligible again in 2026.
- Residential: Free native trees and shrubs (value varies)
Are you eligible?
- Be a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture / Governor's Invasive Species Council customer
- Property located in: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, Reading, Scranton
- Pennsylvania homeowner or property owner
- Remove qualifying invasive plants before the event
- Not eligible if you participated in 2025
- Register at designated spring events - check pa.gov for 2026 dates and locations
Before you start
Application window: Spring events (typically May)
Native replacements are provided at the event; no cash rebate. A practical way to get free native shrubs and small trees while removing invasives.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture / Governor's Invasive Species Council before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture / Governor's Invasive Species Council and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture / Governor's Invasive Species Council the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
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