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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In this 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 revegetated
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
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
Dung beetles dig tunnels in the soil underneath cow pats and line these tunnels with dung, removing it from the surface. This prevents the dung’s high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus from
