South Gippsland Biodiversity Forum 2026
2026-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us for our inaugural South Gippsland Biodiversity Forum.
There is so much happening locally to protect our wildlife and native flora, from collaborative projects such as the Biodiversity Protection Plan and the Biolinks Map, through to on-ground activities.
REGISTER FOR THE BIODIVERSITY FORUM HERE

What’s on the agenda?

INTRODUCTION
Welcome from South Gippsland Shire Mayor Nathan Hersey

GOOD NEWS STORIES
Short presentations by:

Parks Victoria – Protecting threatened species with coordinated pest control.
Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group – Biodiversity Mapping on Farms with Arawata Landcare and others
Greenfleet – Large-scale revegetation projects and collaborative research
Gippsland Forest Guardians and Trust for Nature – Discovering and recording biodiversity

PANEL DISCUSSION
We dive into the big questions about how we can work together to increase biodiversity in South Gippsland. Panel members include:
Cassie Wright (SGLN)
Wayne Wescott (Greenfleet)
David Elder (Destination Gippsland)
Graeme Nicoll (Dairy Farmer)

Q&A
Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions, share ideas about who else can get involved, and connect with others who share similar interests.

LUNCH
The best networking is over a delicious lunch! Continue conversations here.
Reach out to cassie@sgln.net.au with dietary requirements or questions.
See you there!
REGISTER FOR THE BIODIVERSITY FORUM HERE

Regenerative Agriculture Training Program
2026-04-28 10:00 - 15:00
You are invited to participate in this fantastic 7-week Regenerative Agriculture training program for farmers.
Delivered by leaders in regenerative agriculture giving you unique insights and tailored advice for implementing these practices on your farm! Presenters include Declan McDonald, Pete Ronalds, Clinton Tepper and Mark Gardner
SPACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED- PLEASE FILL OUT AN EOI FORM TO APPLY (filling out the form is not a guarantee of a place)

When: weekly for 7 weeks on Tuesdays, beginning April 28th 2026
Week 1 – Introduction to Regen Ag –myths and misconceptions
Week 2 – Soils: Living roots, organic matter, soil biology and nutrient cycling
Week 3 – Livestock & grazing systems
Week 4 – Soils: Minimising disturbance, maximise coverage, soil monitoring
Week 5 – Integration of trees
Week 6 – Financial indicators and transitioning to Regen Ag
Week 7 – Developing your regenerative farm plan

As well as hearing from experts and visiting local farms, you’ll also meet and connect with like minded farmers and industry professionals.

Cost: $250 per farm

Please note places are limited and submission of an EOI does not guarantee participation. EOI’s will be assessed and participants selected by the organisers whose decision will be final.

CLICK TO FILL OUT AN EOI

For further info contact Cassie cassie@sgln.net.au, or 0448 739 559.

The South Gippsland Landcare Network is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

Thanks for your interest!

Field Day - Rabbit Management in South Gippsland
2026-05-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Strzelecki Hall, 1476 Korumburra-Warragul Road, Strzelecki, VIC, 3950, Australia
Join Tim Bloomfield, Senior Mentor with the Victorian Rabbit Action Network, for a practical workshop on rabbit control in South Gippsland.
With over 40 years of experience in vertebrate pest management, Tim will cover best-practice basics and discuss techniques suited to the steep terrain of the Strzelecki hills and broader South Gippsland.
Tim will be joined by landholders who have undertaken rabbit management programs this season, sharing local insights into what works and how to adapt your approach, whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning an existing program.
The day will finish with an on-farm demonstration of warren ripping and implosion.
What to expect on the day

Best-practice rabbit control overview — Tim Bloomfield.
Landholder discussions and feedback from this season.
Lunch (provided).
Travel to a nearby property.
On-farm demonstration of warren ripping and implosion.

REGISTER HERE
Lunch and refreshments included. Email Kirby at kirby@sgln.net.au with any dietary requirements.
This project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships against Pests program.

Map Your Weeds! - Google Earth and Google My Maps workshop + weed control advice
2026-05-21 11:30 - 14:30
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of Google Earth mapping and how this technology can help you manage and track weed control.
Our presenter Michele Sabto has over 20 years of experience using mapping software and teaching others how to use it.
Participants will learn how to:

Create maps of planned works in Google Earth and Google My Maps including drawing polygons.
Mark sections of their property requiring weed control.
Add placemark labels and organise folders.
Export, convert, compress and resize maps and files.
Share maps with others.

What to bring:
Please bring your own laptops, and download Google Earth onto your computers in preparation for the workshop. You are encouraged to bring along weeds samples for identification, and get advice on chemical and non-chemical control methods.
This workshop is limited to 20 people to ensure that everyone has the chance to ask questions and get advice on their own project ideas.
Booking Essential, Register HERE. Lunch included. Please email dietary requirements to kirby@sgln.net.au
