Increasing Biodiversity and Promoting Sustainable Land Management
Supporting and facilitating
on-ground action
across South Gippsland
Sharing Knowledge
with our members
and the community
Delivering Projects
across South Gippsland
Collaborating
with our groups
and stakeholders
Our Projects
Creating Wetlands & Protecting Threatened Eucalypts
This project aims to support landholders in best-practice biodiversity and wetland management on farms. The delivery of this project will include guidance on creating wetlands and protecting threatened eucalypt species
Climate Smart Farm Planning
This course is perfect for those new to farming or anyone wanting to elevate their knowledge in climate smart farming and how to improve their natural capital for a more
Biodiversity Hotspots & Actions on the GSRT
The Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT) traverses over 100km of South Gippsland from Nyora in the NW to Port Welshpool in the SE. It has enormous potential to provide long-term
Greening Dams Round 2
After wrapping up a successful project earlier in 2024 Landcare received a second round of funding to continue our work offering support for property owners interested in enhancing a dam/dams
Community Led Action on Pest Control
As part of the Victorian Governments Partnerships against Pests initiative SGLN aims to build capacity amongst the community to control invasive weeds and pest animals. The project will launch on
Multispecies Coaching Project
The Multispecies Coaching Program is now in its third year. Participants from the 2025 cohort have joined a growing group of local farmers from previous years and are benefiting from
Our News
SGLN UPDATE – NOV 2025
SGLN UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2025 Our AGM and 30 year birthday celebration at Fleet Wines almost went off without a hitch*. It was great to have both Tom Mcintosh and Melina
Carbon Farming Workshops
Our recent Carbon Farming Workshops provided valuable training for local farmers, helping them understand their emissions as well as the ecological and economic benefits of carbon farming. In Workshop 1,
Rabbit Control Bootcamp
Happening November 20th and 21st 9am-3:30pm daily South Gippsland Landcare in collaboration with the Victorian Rabbit Action Group (VRAN) is hosting a comprehensive rabbit control course, also known as the
SGLN UPDATE OCTOBER 2025
We have a few people to congratulate this month.First, Stuart Inchley (who spoke at last year’s AGM), Victoria Johnson and the rest of the team at Tarwin Forest Guardians whose
2025 climate smart whole farm planning course wraps up
After 6 farm visits and theory sessions course participants met at the Leongatha Tennis Club to for the 7th and final session to finalize their plans and set goals for
Experiences using a range of technology in community-led deer control.
Our Eastern Facilitator Nick Stephens presented at the National Landcare Conference on some local experiences using technology as part of community-led deer control efforts. Technology discussed includes the free phone
The SGLN Network
The South Gippsland Landcare Network stretches from Mt Best to Mt Lyall, and along the Prom Coast. It is made up of several local groups working to preserve and protect the natural environment, while also enhancing the long-term sustainability of farming in this part of Victoria.
We’re proud to work across both Bunurong and Gunaikurnai country, and recognise the rich history embedded in this land we now share