Biodiversity protection in action
Sharing nature-inspired updates on BioDiversity Legacy activities, partnerships and connections across our wide country and diverse landscapes.
EcoGipps: Growing a Living Legacy in Central Gippsland
In a pioneering act of generosity, the Phillipson family has donated a105-hectare property in Central Central Gippsland to BioDiversity Legacy for permanent protection and long-term ecological stewardship, in collaboration with the EcoGipps venture.
Connecting Country: Growing a Landscape Vision on the Far South Coast
BioDiversity Legacy is engaging with a growing number of landholders on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, with Communities & Stewardship Manager, Robyn Edwards, recently visiting a remarkable 27-hectare property in the Eurobodalla region to meet members of the Tilba Lake Community.
Empowering Landholders and Communities: Reflections from the 2025 ALCA Conference
In October, BioDiversity Legacy joined landholders, Traditional Owners, scientists, and conservation organisations from across the country at the 2025 Australian Land Conservation Alliance Conference in Gimuy (Cairns), where we co-presented a session with Andrew and Angus Cleary on the Nuggan Sanctuary’s journey to secure lasting protection for their land.
Two islands, one vision – safeguarding Corner Inlet’s saltmarsh communities
BioDiversity Legacy’s bold vision for protecting vulnerable ecosystems at scale is being realised in South Gippsland, where Nooramunga Land & Sea (NL&S) has secured its second saltmarsh island.
Biolink Coordinator recognised as a trusted voices for nature
BioDiversity Legacy Biolink Coordinator, Stuart Inchley, has been selected to join an august list of conservation experts in the Nature Media Centre – a ‘non-partisan resource’ that gives journalists access to experts with real-world insights into the complexities of environmental protection and management.
Connecting with communities on Far South Coast of NSW
In June, members of the leadership team headed to Far South Coast to participate in workshop aimed at helping the community identify critically endangered Threatened Ecological Communities within the River Flat Eucalypt Forest.
Spot-tailed Quoll Recovery Program
BioDiversity Legacy is one of several partners involved in a program to rescue the nationally endangered Spot-tailed Quoll, focusing initally on areas in East Gippsland, with ambitions to secure populations across Victoria and interstate.
Strengthening wildlife corridors in South Gippsland
Landholders and nature lovers across South Gippsland are being encouraged to contribute to a Biolink Map being developed by the South Gippsland Landcare Network to give the community a bird’s eye view of potential wildlife corridors.
Land Covenantors Victoria unites for conservation
Launched in 2021 with the support of the Rendere Environmental Trust, EcoLands Collective and Trust for Nature, Land Covenantors Victoria quickly gained momentum, establishing itself as a model for locally-driven conservation.
Partnership to reverse biodiversity loss on Victoria’s Bass Coast
BioDiversity Legacy is pleased to announce a major partnership with Victoria’s Bass Coast Shire to tackle the biodiversity crisis through targeted actions to restore and protect habitat along this magnificent stretch of coast.
Survey highlights the importance of private land conservation
Two of Victoria’s most experienced ecologists and botanists recently surveyed three Trust for Nature properties in South Gippsland finding the largest stand of Endangered Slender Tree-ferns ever recorded, as well as other rare species.
Succession planning for farming families
BioDiversity Legacy Director, Jim Phillipson, was one of 40 speakers invited to present at the GROUNDED farming festival in Tasmania. Organised by farmers for farmers interested in regenerative farming practices, Jim’s talk focused on succession planning and how to have better conversations.