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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 overlooks some very special...

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 that depends on it, comes...

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...

Recognising the importance of the Western Port Woodlands Recently an important draft policy on the future vision for the Bass Coast was released. Not only did the policy entirely overlook this...

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....