The end of native forest logging is here

NEWS 1 Jan 2024 |y the chainsaws fall silent and we breathe a very deep sigh of relief. Native forest logging is offically a thing of the past in Victoria. This is a game-changer for nature....
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Southern brown bandicoot. Photo: It's a Wildlife

Spotlight on Nature: Southern Brown Bandicoot

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Meghan Lindsay shines a light on the Southern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus obesulus) Southern Brown Bandicoots, or should we say Bandi-cutes, are small,...
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Western Port Woodlands Quiz

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Who am I? I’m a small marsupial, 40–50cm long with round ears, a pointy nose, a big round bum, a short furry tail and big strong claws. Whats the largest owl...
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VicForests: The end of an error

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Matt Ruchal, VNPA Executive Director, on VicForests’ death rattles Despite the imminent end to native forest logging in Victoria the state-run zombie...
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Explorer’s Corner: Sitting in nature

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Caitlin Griffith reflects on the mindful activity of simply sitting in nature I have a confession. Often, I find getting into nature a bit overwhelming. I find...
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Beeripmo: a beloved walk put at risk

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Blake Nisbet, Nature Conservation Campaigner, took to the Beeripmo Walk with VMTC members to raise awareness of planned logging Spring had sprung on Mount...
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Designing ‘nature-positive’ cities

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Professor Sarah Bekessy leads the ICON Science research group at RMIT University which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex biodiversity conservation...
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