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
New Giant Gippsland Earthworm information for landholders
In 2022, a partnership project between South Gippsland Landcare Network, Bass Coast Landcare Network, Trust for Nature, INVERT-ECO, Drift Media and the Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group was funded by
Developing a Biodiversity Protection Plan for South Gippsland
The first crucial step in developing a Biodiversity Protection Plan for South Gippsland was to identify and map the existing records of flora, fauna, and other natural values. In August
Greening Gippsland’s Dams
In this new project, SGLN is looking at the costs and benefits of three different dam management strategies on a farm at Cape Liptrap. This includes a fully fenced and
Protecting Wildlife and Habitat in South Gippsland Through Camera Trapping
South Gippsland’s native wildlife are under threat from pest animals, either from predation, or competition for or destruction of habitat. However, many private landholders aren’t aware of the wildlife species
Farmers Digging Deeper
This project is supporting 315 farmers across the region to increase their knowledge of soil health and to better understand the links between soil health, farm productivity and profitability. The
Enhanced Knowledge and Protection of the Giant Gippsland Earthworm
SGLN has partnered with a number of local organisations on a new project to protect and learn more about the threatened Giant Gippsland Earthworm. Through this project colonies on 10
Our News
Successful session on Native Title, the Voice & South Gippsland
On Tuesday 26 September SGLN held an online webinar giving members the opportunity to engage with two respected First Nations leaders, Troy McDonald and Jamie WIlliamson. Troy is a Kurnai
New Giant Gippsland Earthworm information for landholders
In 2022, a partnership project between South Gippsland Landcare Network, Bass Coast Landcare Network, Trust for Nature, INVERT-ECO, Drift Media and the Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group was funded by
SGLN SEPTEMBER UPDATE
Spring has sprung – and so will the weeds!
Take advantage of our online resources to proactively manage weeds and catch up on biodiversity updates, news and events in our latest newsletter.
PEDAL & PLANT
On August 6 SGLN with Loch-Nyora Landcare Group and South Gippsland Shire Council hosted another successful Pedal and Plant event.
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