Biodiversity protection in action
Sharing nature-inspired updates on BioDiversity Legacy activities, partnerships and connections across our wide country and diverse landscapes.
Community marks World Saltmarsh Day on protected Bullock Island
To mark World Saltmarsh Day on 11 June, around 35 community members, environmental partners, scientists, donors, volunteers, local media, photographers and nature lovers visited Bullock Island — one of two Corner Inlet islands now protected forever by Nooramunga Land & Sea.
How Connecting Wildlife is Helping the South Coast Protect Land for Good
In May 2026, communities on the South Coast of NSW came together to learn about – and celebrate – the launch of Connecting Wildlife, a Local Landholding Entity governed by a regional board committed to protecting habitat across the South Coast.
When Computer Science Meets Conservation
As BioDiversity Legacy expands its work across Australia, building organisational infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. So, when an opportunity arose to collaborate with Worcester Polytechnic Institute students on a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, we jumped at it.
Community Secures Major Win for Painkalac Valley Wetlands
Nearly 30 hectares of the Painkalac Valley – the largest and most significant estuarine wetland on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road – will now be protected and restored following a lease agreement secured by BioDiversity Legacy.
When Support for Nature Is High, Why Is Funding So Low?
The Australian Land Conservation Alliance has, for the first time, systematically analysed how much money is being spent to protect nature. The report reveals a stark gap between what is spent and what is needed.
Beyond Grassroots: How Hyperlocal Networks Are Transforming Conservation
While ‘grassroots’ conservation movements are critical, at BioDiversity Legacy we’re seeing conservation unfold on a more intimate, fluid scale through what we call hyperlocal networks.
What Will It Take to Scale Conservation Covenants in Australia?
How can conservation covenants be strengthened and scaled to deliver greater conservation impact across Australia? Leading academic, Dr James Fitzsimons, tells us how.
Private land covenants: why landholders act — and why it matters
Across Australia, private landholders are playing an increasingly active role in restoring and protecting habitat, using covenants as a protection mechanism, but what motivates them to do so? At BioDiversity Legacy, we work...
Turning the Tide for Our Coastal Saltmarsh
Visiting Bullock Island on a gusty high tide is not for the faint-hearted. But for a small group of committed volunteers, the challenge is more than worth it. A bit of cold, wet and mud is a small price to pay for an up-close encounter with one of Victoria’s most remarkable saltmarsh environments.
EcoGipps: Growing a Living Legacy in Central Gippsland
In a pioneering act of generosity, the Phillipson family has donated a105-hectare property in 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.