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PARK WATCH Article June 2022 | Two assessment reports have finally been released for the forests of Mirboo North and the Strathbogie Ranges, writes Executive Director Matt Ruchel.  First announced...

PARK WATCH Article June 2022 | After a long wait, the state government has released their draft policy on the future vision for the Bass Coast area. But it entirely […]...

PARK WATCH Article June 2022 | The 2022 state budget does not meet nature’s needs, writes Executive Director Matt Ruchel.  Australians support better funding and management of prime protected...

PARK WATCH Article June 2022 | Nature conservation and climate action can work together for better outcomes for both, explains Nature Conservation Officer Elizabeth Morison. It’s time for an update...

NEWS 30 May 2022 | The Victorian Government has affirmed their commitment to establishing expert-recommended new central west parks. We welcome the allocation of $4 million to conduct the obligatory...

NEWS 12 May 2022 | A new Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) report, “Offsetting native vegetation loss on private land” released 11 May 2022, revealed that Victoria’s native vegetation...

NEWS 3 May 2022 | You’ll find nature close to the bottom of the list in this year’s Victorian state budget. The health of our natural areas, and the wildlife […]...

NEWS 1 August 2022 | In Melbourne’s bulging suburbs high quality endangered grasslands and the habitat of threatened animals are going under the wheels of bulldozers, with many high conservation...

Update: Public submissions closed at 5pm on Friday 29 April 2023. Recognising the importance of the Western Port Woodlands Recently an important draft policy on the future vision for the […]...

If a tree falls in the Wombat Forest, Gayle Osborne of Wombat Forestcare will hear it. In the last few days, she's heard and seen some disturbing activity....