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
Lets Talk About Weeds …
Weeds are always a hot topic over the spring and summer months. Don’t forget to explore the wealth of valuable resources available on our website, offering answers to all your
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
Our News
NATURE PLAN IN THE PIPELINE FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND
Protecting biodiversity has never been more important which is why South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) is developing a Biodiversity Protection Plan to guide a coordinated response in improving the natural environment.
All on-board for Tarwin Project
A flotilla of kayakers, all wearing ‘I love the Tarwin’ t-shirts, explored the lower reaches of South Gippsland’s largest river system last week.
SGLN NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2024
Catch up on the latest in South Gippsland Landcare news in our March update.
Exciting results of multispecies / conventional demonstration site at dairy farm
As part of the Farmers Digging Deeper project, SGLN established a demonstration site at the Tracy dairy farm at Waratah Bay. Working with farmers Stu, Jacqui and Angus, and with
SGLN NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2024
SGLN staff and board are diving back into work this month with a board meeting on 6 February and a staff action planning day on the 14th.
We have a lot of exciting projects on the agenda for 2024. They include presenting our Biodiversity Protection Plan (BPP) to key agency stakeholders this month for discussion at a workshop in March.
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