A biodiversity legacy for Victoria's southeast coast
The Nature Recovery Foundation (NRF) is a bold initiative committed to reversing biodiversity decline on Victoria's Bass Coast and protecting the natural environment for future generations.
The NRF is a partnership between Bass Coast Shire and BioDiversity Legacy, with each organisation having two directors on the board.
The Foundation's initial focus is on tracts of land within the Bass Coast Shire, where existing habitats will be protected, and larger-scale landscape restoration will be pursued. As the Foundation grows, there may be opportunities to expand our impact beyond this region, most likely into South Gippsland.
The NRF is currently working towards Deductible Gift Recipient status, which will strengthen the Foundation’s legitimacy and open opportunities for tax-deductible donations, further supporting our long-term goals.
To achieve lasting environmental restoration, the NRF will:
- Protect priority areas of remnant biodiversity.
- Secure and restore land with high ecological potential.
- Create viable habitat refuges connected through biolinks.
- Leverage partnerships and green investment for long-term sustainability.
- Build a lasting legacy for future generations.
Next steps
Since we introduced you to the program in May 2025, BioDiversity Legacy has worked closely with the Council and the board members to advance the Nature Recovery Foundation and strategy. See below for more.
Story update
The Nature Recovery Foundation has now been launched with a public prospectus.