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
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
Through multiple recent sustainable agriculture projects, we’ve identified there is strong interest in growing multispecies pastures in South Gippsland. However, as this is a new practice for many, there was
Threat Mitigation and Soil Hydrology for the Giant Gippsland Earthworm
SGLN is working with this new giant Gippsland earthworm (GGE) project with a consortium of local organisations; Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group, Bass Coast Landcare Network, Invert-Eco Terrestrial Invertebrate Consulting,
South Gippsland Fire Wise project
The Fire Wise project aims to improve, share, test and demonstrate our understanding of how numerous species of indigenous plants can be retained or planted in strategic locations around the
Our News
Talking Trees Presentation
Trees do a lot more than just take root. Trees on farms improve biodiversity, enhance soils, and sequester carbon all while improving farm productivity and health. Catch up on this
🌿 July SGLN Update
I am pleased to announce that South Gippsland Landcare Network has committed to proceeding with the remaining works for the development of a Biolinks Map for South Gippsland.So far with
Benefits of native shelterbelts
The highly variable and extreme hot-dry-cold-wet-windy conditions South Gippsland has experienced this year highlight the need for good shelter to protect livestock, pasture and soils. Data collected across the world
SGLN JUNE UPDATE
I’m pleased to announce that South Gippsland Shire Council (SGSC) has endorsed our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help achieve the environmental goals set out in its Council Plan and Environmental Framework. READ MORE>>
Help protect Giant Gippsland Earthworms by recording where they are found.
Did you know the Giant Gippsland Earthworm (GGE) is only found in south-west Gippsland? Growing up to 2 metres long, this underground giant is a natural wonder — but the future
SGLN UPDATE – MAY 2025
Another busy month for SGLN!Our BPP is, as we had intended, providing us with a solid base to shape future activities. Our Biolinks Mapping process is underway and we are
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