Partners: Corner Inlet Landcare Group, Tarwin Landcare Group, Fish Creek Landcare Group, Victorian Deer Control Community Network, National Feral Deer Action Plan Coordination Team. Funding: Staff and volunteer time, Victorian
SGLN UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2026 Welcome to a new year of Landcaring! We have already had a busy start to the year, working with representatives of Yarram Yarram and LaTrobe
SGLN EVENTS – JANUARY 2026 Welcome to our January SGLN Events Update and the start of an exciting new year for Landcare in South Gippsland. 2026 is shaping up to be a
SGLN UPDATE – DECEMBER 2025 Another busy year comes to an end! It was exciting to be part of the Tarwin River Symposium last month. Our presenters, Siwan Lovett (Australian River Restoration Centre) and Matt
This project supports farmers to build climate resilience and adapt agricultural practices through field days, sustainable agriculture discussion groups, a biofertiliser mentoring program, a regenerative agriculture course, and work with
Greening Gippsland’s Dams runs for a third consecutive year! Thanks to funding from Food & Fibre Gippsland SGLN is excited to get started on round 3 of Greening Gippsland’s Dams.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
I have just returned from an interesting couple of days in Burnie, Tasmania to discuss the framework for Marinus Link’s Community Benefits Sharing Program. Some of our groups have already benefited from Marinus
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
Landholders, volunteers, and works crews from both the Bass Coast Landcare Network and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation came together to plant over 5,500 indigenous species alongside known Giant Gippsland
SGLN UPDATE – AUGUST 2025: Celebrating Pedal & Plant and Community Success
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
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
Our Greening Gippsland’s Dams project continues to help farmers enhance their dams to increase the water quality for livestock and reduce evaporation. The program—now in its third year—focuses on education
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
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>>
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
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
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
April Landcare News is here!
Workshops, grants, local events, and ways to support Landcare in South Gippsland—including tax-deductible donations to on-ground projects.
‘m excited to announce that we have started work on the scoping and consultation phases for the development of a Biolinks Map for South Gippsland. We are using a scientific process
Last Sunday we had a great morning out searching for platypus on the upper Tarwin River at Hallston. A lucky few actually got to see a platypus while we all
Welcome to another year of Landcare!
We’re aiming for 2025 to be the Year of the Biolink. READ MORE in our latest newsletter.
As part of SGLN’s Multispecies Coaching Program, we’ve put together this new case study featuring three farmers who are participating in the project. Two of these farmers come from conventional
After wrapping up its successful Green Dams project in June 2024, South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) has received a second round of funding from the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption &
Wow! So many events on offer this holiday period! Well done to the SGLN team for making them happen.Our first BPP Implementation Workshop was held last week with representatives from
How good was our AGM? I hope everyone who attended enjoyed it as much as I did. A big shout out to our organising committee, Dave and staff from Open Gippsland and
By donating to the South Gippsland Landcare Fund you help preserve, protect, and enhance the environment of South Gippsland.
Only a few more sleeps until our AGM! Leongatha’a hidden gem – the Open Gippsland Lounge Bar – is opening especially for us, and our guest speaker, Stuart Inchley, is guaranteed to entertain and inspire you.
You may be aware of the imminent threat of Avian Flu (HPAI) strain H5N1 (clade 2.3.4.4 b) which has been decimating wildlife overseas. The Invasive Species Council has produced an
We have a fabulous venue and speaker booked for our AGM so make sure you put Tuesday, 15 October in your diary. You won’t be disappointed!Our Partnerships Against Pests pest and
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
August updates from South Gippsland Landcare Network: Pedal & Plant success, grants announced, new programs and more!
The turbines were operating at almost maximum capacity when members of the Tarwin Landcare Group (TLG) visited the Bald Hills Wind Farm (BHWF) last week.
The Farm Business Resilience Program supports farmers to develop the knowledge and skills they need to improve their farm business and be better equipped to manage the impacts of seasonal conditions and a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria, in partnership with the ION Group,
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
We’re finishing the financial year on a positive note with three items of news. Find out more in our latest newsletter.
Name of Project: Giant Gippsland Earthworm (GGE) – Threat Mitigation and Soil Hydrology Funded by: Australian Government’s Saving Native Species Program Partners: Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group, BCLN, Invert-Eco Terrestrial
Our ‘Pedal and Plant’ returns for National Tree Day in 2024 – promoting mental health by encouraging people to get outdoors and enjoy the Great Southern Rail Trail. This years
Winter is suppost to be a slow time of year but at SGLN, we’re busier than ever! Catch up on the latest in our June Newsletter!
We are seeking community and stakeholder feedback on the final draft of the BPP.
As the end of the financial year approaches, please consider donating to the South Gippsland Landcare Fund.
Please join us and share your feedback on the BPP at a Community Information Session on Wednesday 5 June from 10am to 12noon at the Korumburra Community Centre.
Name of Project: The South Gippsland Fire Wise Project Funded by: The Australian Government through the Preparing Australian Communities Local Stream. Partners: Bass Coast Landcare Network, Foundation for National Parks
Congratulations to everyone who submitted a Victorian Landcare Grant application. There are some amazing projects being developed across the Network. Read more in the May newsletter.
