Wombat Forest, A Greater Refuge for Gliders

REPORT 2020 | The report shows the numbers of Greater Gliders within the Wombat Forest is large and regionally significant, supporting the proposal for a new national park to permanently protect this...
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2018 Great Victorian Fish Count

REPORT 2018 | This report summarises the 2018 results and provides a snapshot of the unique marine life found in Victorian waters....
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Smooth ray

2017 Great Victorian Fish Count

REPORT 2017 | This report summarises the 2017 results and provides a snapshot of the unique marine life found in Victorian waters....
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A cowfish spotted during the Great Victorian Fish Count

2016 Great Victorian Fish Count

REPORT 2016 | This report summarises the 2016 results and provides a snapshot of the unique marine life found in Victorian waters....
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Looking east towards Mount Langi Ghiran and Mount Cole. Photo: Ed Dunens | Flickr | CC BY 2.0

Western Forests and Woodlands at risk

REPORT 2017 | An investigation into new logging plans for Victoria’s western forests and woodlands reveals they would be ecologically damaging....
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Wilsons Promontory National Park 1973. Hikers at summit of Mt Oberon with Tidal River Campground, Norman Bay, Pillar Point and Tongue Point in background.

Building a National Parks Service for Victoria

Victorians and our park system owe a lot to Dr Leonard Hart Smith, whose account of his time as Director of National Parks is now available for free on our website. When Len Smith became...
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Philip Crosbie Morrison (left) played a major role in the formation of the VNPA and in working towards a better national parks system in Victoria. Photo: DSE Historic PlacesPhilip Crosbie Morrison (left) played a major role in the formation of the VNPA and in working towards a better national parks system in Victoria. Photo: DSE Historic Places

Conservation journeys – a short history of the VNPA

Victoria’s national parks and other conservation reserves are a gift to our children and grandchildren, the nation and the world. The natural land and sea areas of Victoria are irreplaceable. The...
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A group returns to the Darby Chalet after walking to Lilly Pilly Gully c. 1925. Photo: Historic Places, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria

A history of Wilsons Promontory

John Roslyn Garnet (1906-1998), known as Ros, was a scientist who had a distinguished career with the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. Through his connection with the Field Naturalists Club of...
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