SOUTH GIPPSLAND BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION PLAN

South Gippsland Landcare Network is pleased to announce the release of the South Gippsland Biodiversity Protection Plan (BPP). This plan aims to guide collaborative and coordinated actions—such as on-ground projects, research, monitoring, education, and community engagement—to improve native biodiversity over the next decade and beyond.

The BPP was released at the South Gippsland Landcare Network AGM by Network Chair, Jillian Staton.  The plan outlines nine strategic directions focused on ecosystem protection, connectivity improvement, community engagement, and climate resilience. It was developed in conjunction with a key stakeholder group of organisations and agencies that manage natural areas and protect biodiversity across South Gippsland, and Landcare members and farmers. Input was also provided by local stakeholders and environmental experts. The plan promotes shared responsibility in addressing climate change and habitat loss.

BPP Vision: That South Gippsland’s native biodiversity is valued, protected, and enhanced through collaborative and coordinated action across government, industry and community.

“We’ve taken a collaborative approach to developing the BPP because we need everyone in the community to play a part in protecting our natural assets,” said Jillian. “We are extremely excited to launch the BPP to the public and grateful to everyone who participated in our workshops, surveys, and reviews throughout this process.”

The next step will be developing a year one annual implementation plan, which will guide the stakeholders working together on projects and programs to protect biodiversity in South Gippsland.