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Forest and woodlands on public land in the west of the state (roughly west of the Hume Highway) are fragmented remnants of bush, often surrounded by a sea of cleared farmland. These are important...

PARK WATCH March 2017 | Our executive director Matt Ruchel raises thelarm on plans to log Victoria’s western forests. Concernndnger has been sparkedmong conservationists by decision that...

Hard hooved animals are not native to Australia. Horses, pigs, goats, deer and cattle cause considerable damage to our native ecosystems, which have evolved without that sort of impact. This is...

An independent scientific assessment into the conservation value of Victoria’s most-loved tall forests reveals almost half are unprotected and open to logging. The report debunks industry myths...

The proposal for a new, privately-operated boat tour of Wilsons Promontory National Park’s islands and seal colony raises a number of problems for one of Victoria’s most loved national...

Victoria’s alpine resorts are hugely popular and draw people attracted to all sorts of outdoor fun – skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow hiking, snow camping and day visits....

MEDIA RELEASE 2 February 2017 | Conservation groups areelighted the Anglesea Heathlands are to be included in the Great Otway National Park. “Protection of Victoria’s richest and most...

Victoria’s most threatened and vulnerable native species are being let down by poor laws that need fundamental reform. Along with Environmental Justice Australia and Environment Victoria we...

Victoria’s most threatened and vulnerable native species are being let down by poor laws which need fundamental reform, according to Victoria’s peak conservation groups. Environmental...

Parks Victoria, in liaison with Regional Development Victoria, is planning a multi-million dollar revamp of the walking tracks between the Falls Creek and Mount Hotham alpine resorts, with the aim of...