Land protection
Community marks World Saltmarsh Day on protected Bullock Island
Jun 11
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
May 27
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.
Community Secures Major Win for Painkalac Valley Wetlands
May 25
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.
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 […] ...
Turning the Tide for Our Coastal Saltmarsh
Jan 21
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
Dec 8
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.
Protecting our coastal saltmarshes
Nov 23
Fringing Corner Inlet in South Gippsland are some of the most floristically diverse coastal saltmarshes in the country – marshes that capture and store carbon at rates 30-50 times higher than the equivalent area of terrestrial forests.
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