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
Woody Weed Control adjacent to the South Gippsland Hwy
South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) has received $50,000 to improve the habitat and condition of high biodiversity value woodlands adjacent to the South Gippsland Hwy.
Enhancing Soil Biology Project
Working with farmers to explore the amazing world of soil biology.
Weed Control South Gippsland: Your Backyard, our Backyard
A large spray drone generated lots of interest at a series of weed control workshops delivered by South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN), the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce (VBTF), Envirogain, South Gippsland
South Gippsland Deer Action Group
Partners: Corner Inlet Landcare Group, Tarwin Landcare Group. Funding: unfunded – staff and volunteer time Timeline: 2021 ongoing SGLN is part of the SOUTH GIPPSLAND DEER ACTION GROUP, established to
Citizen Science Fauna Monitoring on the Bunurong Coast
Funded By: Community Volunteer Action Grants Project Timeline: 2021-2022 This exciting volunteering project will be running for 12 months from November 2021 in the Bunurong Coast area, from Venus Bay
Biological control of Wandering Tradescantia (Trad)
South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) is working with the Community Weed Alliance of the Dandenongs to disseminate cuttings of Wandering Trad infected with a smut fungus, which can be used
Our News
MONITORING THE ABUNDANCE & IMPACTS OF DEER
On Sunday, 18 September SGLN and Tarwin Landcare Group held a field day to learn about a method for quantifying the abundance and impact of deer. Ami Bennett from Melbourne University
Recording deer using Feral Scan
We are encouraging anyone who sees feral deer on their property (or elsewhere) to record these sightings using the Feral Scan Phone app or via the website. This way we
South Gippsland Landcare Fund
Did you know that all donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia? At SGLN we rely on Government grants and donations from our supporters to help us to preserve,
New Deer Video
Check out our latest video here on the impact deer can have on your property. SGLN is working with the community at Cape Liptrap and Mount Best to raise awareness
National Landcare Award
Would you like to nominate someone for a $50,000 Landcare Award? Nominations are now open here. This award publicly recognises an individual involved in championing landcare and who inspires others
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