Chasing the milky way pays off for photo comp winner
A spectacular night sky photo titled ‘Where Two Rivers Meet’ has been awarded first prize in West Gippsland Catchment Management Authorityâs (CMA) photo competition.
The celestial image was chosen for its unique perspective of West Gippslandâs rivers. Taken by Sale resident Iryna MacMillan, it perfectly reflects the theme of rivers being much more than just water.
âI was chasing the Milky Way at Swing Bridge. In the image we can see the Milky Way, the planet Venus and a pink Aurora on the left. It was a beautiful night and very inspiring,â said Iryna who moved to Australia from Ukraine over 20 years ago.
With her flair for photography, itâs the second time Iryna has entered the competition coming runner up in 2024.
âIâm an amateur nature photographer. I love nature, but mostly I love the Night SkyâŚ. I love taking night photos of our Milky Way Galaxy and unpredictable Aurora too. I call this my Night Sky TherapyâŚ. because Iâm alone with all these stars around meâŚ. But when I get reflection of the stars in a river itâs an extra bonus,â Iryna said.
Colin Cook took out second prize for his vibrant image of Lower Latrobe Wetlands shot during a memorable visit to Heart Morass with the Latrobe Valley Camera Club.
âThe Heart Morass project is a shining example of how human intervention can restore the natural balance of ecosystems. Located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, this ambitious initiative has successfully transformed degraded farmland back into its original wetland state, benefiting both the environment and local communities,â said Colin.
Spoilt for choice, the judges also nominated two special mentions to Paula Walland for her photo titled âFishingâ and Kylie Jackson for her image âDurtâYowanâ.
“More than just water, the Latrobe River not only provides recreational value in the form of fishing and peaceful moments in nature but also serves as a powerful reminder of the vital connection between water, food and life. With fishing, relaxation and lessons learned, what more could you want from water? said Paula.
Kylieâs image âDurtâYowanâ captures the rich, ancient beauty of rivers at their headwaters where they start their journeys.
âThis photo symbolises life, representing growth, renewal, and nourishment. It conveys peace and tranquillity,â said Kylie of her image. âI remember my Dad handing me his camera at Marlo with a 24 exposure film and l used the entire film on taking photos of the pelicans. Landscape & nature photography are my passion and I try and take a different perspective with my photography and keep the photos original as possible to show the capture’s natural beauty.â
Judges were impressed with the number and quality of images submitted in this year’s competition.
“It was very difficult to choose the winners – and we thank everyone for taking the time to submit and to share their reasons why West Gippsland’s waterways are much more than water to them,” said CEO of West Gippsland CMA, Martin Fuller.
“The photos showcase the many ways, places and times that people connect, respect and enjoy the region’s rivers and wetlands.”
Images will form part of the West Gippsland CMA’s annual Seasonal Watering Proposal document to be submitted to the Victorian Environmental Water Holder. Once approved, the proposal is used to plan the year’s environmental water deliveries to promote and support healthy waterways and ecosystems along the:
- Durt’Yowan (Latrobe River) – including the Lower Latrobe Wetlands such as Dowd Morass, Heart Morass and Sale Common
- Wirn wirndook Yeerung (Macalister River)
- Carran Carran (Thomson River) – including Heyfield Wetlands.
“We are proud to be caring for catchments and delivering water into the environment to keep rivers and wetlands flowing and healthy for nature, wildlife and our highly valued community,” Martin concluded.
The annual competition will be held again in early 2026.
West Gippsland CMA is responsible for over 40,000 kilometres of designated waterways across the region and delivers programs for healthy and resilient catchments. All these waterways flow to the Victorian coast, discharging through the Gippsland Lakes, or directly into Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
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Casting call for Gippsland producers to star in sustainable irrigation program
Itâs not quite Farmer Wants a Wife, but itâs just as important! West Gippsland Catchment Management is on the hunt for irrigators to join us in ensuring Gippsland irrigation practices are world class.
The Lake Wellington Irrigator Reference Group meets four times a year to have robust conversations around irrigation and explore opportunities to improve water use efficiencies and deliver cutting edge change on the ground.
âThe current group has left a fantastic legacy for the region and now itâs time to welcome some new voices to the conversation,â said Sustainable Irrigation Project Officer with the CMA, Bonnie Dawson.
Group members play a leading role in supporting the Sustainable Irrigation Program in Gippsland. For the past 25 years, the successful program has worked to reduce the environmental impact of irrigation and increase efficiencies and productivity for busy farmers. As the program expands beyond the Macalister Irrigation District for the first time, members will help deliver the latest round of extension and incentive programs in their local community.
âWith more farmers set to benefit from our activities, weâre keen for irrigators across the catchment to get involved, bring their industry expertise to the table and help us drive the program into the future. Farmers along the Latrobe River, producers in Thorpdale and surrounds and all irrigators across the Lake Wellington Catchment are encouraged to apply,â said Bonnie.
Supported by staff from both the CMA and Agriculture Victoria, members will be remunerated for their valued time and input.
Current member Rod Warren said being involved in the group has helped him make decisions about upgrading infrastructure on his dairy farm in Winnindoo. âBeing part of the reference group has been a rewarding experience. A highlight for me was being involved in the irrigation demonstration trials, which really got people thinking about ways they can improve efficiencies on their own farm. I would strongly encourage anyone thinking about joining the reference group to give it a go,â said Rod.
Agronomist and fellow member Liz Semmens agrees. âItâs been an amazing experience to be able to participate in the group. Iâve enjoyed seeing the younger members come through and challenge the ânormsâ with more AgTech and progress to stay up to date with world best practice. There has also been significant growth toward collaboration between agencies and the opportunity to get a seat at the table is one I am grateful for.â
For more information, contact Bonnie Dawson from the CMA for an initial conversation at bonnied@wgcma.vic.gov.au or call 0448 037 461.
Expressions of interest close on Friday, 6 June 2025.
This program is a part of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Actionâs Sustainable Irrigation Program (SIP), implemented in Gippsland by Agriculture Victoria and the WGCMA.
West Gippsland CMA is responsible for over 40,000 kilometres of designated waterways across the region and delivers programs for healthy and resilient catchments. All these waterways flow to the Victorian coast, discharging through the Gippsland Lakes, or directly into Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
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From Corner Inlet to Alaska in nine days: the amazing feats of migratory birds
A tiny bird the size and weight of a matchbox that flies thousands of kilometres from the Siberian tundra is one of the amazing stories of Corner Inletâs migratory birds that West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is celebrating this World Migratory Bird Day.
Corner Inletâs migratory birds are busy preparing for their annual long haul flight to summer breeding grounds in north-east Asia and Siberia. They are preening their feathers and feeding intensively to have enough fuel for the epic journey.
Migratory Bird Day is on Saturday 10 May. The theme of Shared Spaces aims to raise awareness of the many challenges migratory birds face and how crucial it is to work together as a community to provide safe havens for these remarkable world travellers. Â
âCommunities working together to enhance and protect Corner Inlet Ramsar site and the migratory birds that call it home is something we have been doing for decades,â said Tanya Cowell, Waterways Project Officer for West Gippsland CMA.
âOur latest project focuses on monitoring and understanding the inletâs migratory bird populations.â
Summer monitoring by BirdLife Australia staff and volunteers counted just over 27,000 shore and water birds including 9,631 Bar-tailed Godwits and 9,439 Red-necked Stints – two birds with incredible stories.
Red necked stints are the smallest of Australiaâs migratory birds, weighing just 30 grams. Despite their size, their annual 15,000 kilometre migration is a mighty effort and in their lifetime of about 20 years they travel further than the distance between the Earth and the Moon!
Bar-tailed Godwits are also remarkable with godwits making their 11,000 kilometre journey to Alaska non-stop in nine days!âŻÂ
There are 16 species of international migratory shorebirds that are regularly supported by the Corner Inlet Ramsar site. Many travel to north east Asia and Alaska along what is known as the East Asian Australasian Flyway with habitat destruction being one of their biggest threats.
Corner Inlet became an internationally recognised wetland through the Ramsar convention in 1982. The inletâs extensive intertidal mudflats provide food for migratory species.
“Rewards of a consistent and sustained effort to protect and enhance Corner Inlet by the CMA, Landcare, Greening Australia, GLaWAC Traditional Owners and partners Parks Victoria, Trust for Nature and BirdLife Australia are definitely paying off,â said Tanya. Â
âOngoing monitoring is crucial to understanding the bird populations and threats they face. This can then guide effective management efforts and assist in community education and how special the inlet is and how lucky we are that these birds return each year.â
As a community it is important to recognise and celebrate these amazing birds and how we are working together to protect the incredibly unique habitat that supports these special species,â Tanya said.
âThe Corner Inlet Ramsar Site Coordination project is supported by the Victorian Government.â
West Gippsland CMA is responsible for over 40,000 kilometres of designated waterways across the region and delivers programs for healthy and resilient catchments. All these waterways flow to the Victorian coast, discharging through the Gippsland Lakes, or directly into Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
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Reallocated water to flow across Gippsland
More water is set to flow in West Gippslandâs rivers with Minister for Water Gayle Tierney announcing an allocation of 16 gigalitres of water for the environment, Traditional Owners and farming.
This water (thatâs 16 billion litres or 6,400 Olympic-sized pools was previously set aside for power generation, but is currently unused and has now been reallocated to be equally shared between Traditional Owners, the environment and agriculture.
âIâm so pleased to announce this reallocation of water which is a win-win-win for Gippsland. This change ensures more water supply within Gippsland to support the environment, farming, and Traditional Owners,â said Minister for Water Gayle Tierney.
Additional water for environment flows will improve the health of DurtâYowan (Latrobe River) as well as the Gippsland Lakes system downstream.
âThis allocation of water for the environment will play an important role in improving the health of one of Gippslandâs iconic rivers with additional benefits for communities and the Gippsland Lakes,â said West Gippsland CMA Board Chair Mikaela Power.
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) will have access to additional water for self-determined cultural uses.
âWater is more than a resource; itâs a pathway to healing and a stronger future for our people. This allocation recognises the Gunaikurnai Peopleâs enduring connection to Country, and our right to lead how water is respectfully managed and shared,â said GLaWAC Chair, Troy McDonald.
Southern Rural Water will make additional water available to farmers.
Southern Rural Water Managing Director Cameron FitzGerald said the organisation would effectively consult with its customers from June.
“Our focus is to ensure that all farmers will have fair access to this water,” Mr FitzGerald said. “We will be consulting over the coming months to ensure that the water can be provided in a way that meets their aspirations to ensure a thriving agriculture sector.”
âHaving more water available for farming benefits everyone, from irrigators looking to improve their water security or expand their operations to farmers looking to set up in the region,â said irrigator Angus Zilm.
This water allocation, known as the Latrobe 3-4 Bench Bulk Water Entitlement, was originally allocated back in 1996 for coal fired power generation.
The decision to reallocate 16 of the total 25 gigalitre water entitlement was made through the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy. The remaining nine gigalitres will be retained by government to provide continued flexibility to respond to emerging needs in Gippsland.
West Gippsland CMA is working with Traditional Owners, government, community groups and partner organisations to continue the long process of restoring DurtâYowan (Latrobe River) from a working river to a river that works again. Read more and keep up to date.
West Gippsland CMA is responsible for over 40,000 kilometres of designated waterways across the region and delivers programs for healthy and resilient catchments. All these waterways flow to the Victorian coast, discharging through the Gippsland Lakes, or directly into Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
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Popular Irrigation Incentive program set to benefit even more Gippsland farmers
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (the CMA) and Agriculture Victoria (Ag Vic) are pleased to open a new round of farm plan incentives, and for the first time, farmers in Warragul, Thorpdale, Noojee and Perry Bridge and across the entire Lake Wellington Catchment are eligible to apply.âŻâŻ
Up to $10,000 per farm is available through the Lake Wellington Irrigation Efficiency Incentive Program to help with the cost of a professionally designed irrigation plan.
âA farm plan sets down on paper the irrigation design for an individual property,â said Alexis Killoran Senior Irrigation Extension Officer from Agriculture Victoria. âThis can be a simple irrigation system, right up to a detailed survey and design with integrated farm infrastructure. âThe final farm plan provides a comprehensive document to refer to whenever the farm business is ready to implement the planned design.â
âDesigning an irrigation farm plan is the first essential step for any irrigation renovation,â said Brad Missen, Irrigation Development Coordinator at the CMA.âŻ
âThrough the Irrigation Incentives Program, the CMA and Agriculture Victoria will work with you to develop a plan and design thatâs tailored to your property and farm business.â Â
âAs part of the farm planning process, the business goals and values, irrigation design, water use efficiency, staged development, and any environmental or statutory requirements are considered and planned for,â Brad explained.
Boisdale beef farmer Nicky Reeves recommends the program: âI had lots of support from the Ag Vic team through the farm planning process. They provided different points of view, and together we found ways to solve the irrigation problems on farm. Â
With their help I felt comfortable interacting with statutory authorities to make sure everything was compliant and approvable, and the rules and regulations were explained so that they made sense, and I understood why they were necessary.âÂ
The Irrigation Efficiency Incentives Program has been running in the Macalister Irrigation District for 25 years with irrigators helping to retain 46 gigalitres of nutrient rich water, carrying an estimated 23 tonnes of phosphorus, on-farm every year.âŻâŻ
âThatâs a huge load of phosphorus being kept out of the waterways and the Gippsland Lakes and wetlands and itâs thanks to those farmers who put their hands up to get involved in our sustainable irrigation programs that weâve been able to see these great results,â said Brad.âŻâŻÂ
We want to continue supporting as many irrigators as possible which is why weâre excited to expand the program outside the Macalister Irrigation District,â said Brad.âŻÂ
âIf youâve never had an irrigation farm plan developed before or itâs been over ten years since youâve made any irrigation improvements, now is the time to do it.ââŻâŻÂ
Applications are now open with funding allocated on a first-come, first served basis, you can call the CMA for more information on 1300 094 262.
The Lake Wellington Irrigation Efficiency Incentive Program is run by West Gippsland CMA and Agriculture Victoria and funded by the Victorian Governmentâs Sustainable Irrigation Program.âŻ
Water for the environment deliveries planned
Please be advised of upcoming Autumn freshes, that will start on or around Friday 11 April 2025 in the following waterways:
- Wirn Wirndook Yeerung (Macalister River)
- Carran Carran (Thomson River)
Releases are dependent on many factors, and can often change, so it is important to keep up to date by checking back on this Current water releases page regularly for the most current information and to sign up for future notifications.
Current Grant Opportunities
Whenever possible we are delighted to be able to support Landcare, landholders and the community with additional funding for projects that help us achieve our shared vision of a healthy catchment.
The following grant opportunities are on offer.
Irrigation Efficiency Incentives for Gippsland farmers
Rebates for irrigation planning and design are now available for farmers in Central and West Gippsland wanting to upgrade or install best practise irrigation systems on their farm.
The CMA and Agriculture Victoria will work with you to develop an irrigation plan and design thatâs tailored to your property and farm business.
The rebate program helps with the cost of the plan so you can maximise return on your infrastructure upgrades or investment.
Eligibility rules and criteria are in place for this incentive program, and can be found here.
Page updated 16 June 2025
Irrigation Efficiency Incentives for Gippsland farmers
Overview
Rebates for irrigation planning and design are now available for farmers in Central and West Gippsland.
The CMA and Agriculture Victoria will work with you to develop an irrigation plan and design that’s tailored to your property and farm business.
The rebate program helps with the cost of the plan so you can maximise return on your infrastructure upgrades or investment.
Funding
Rebates of up to $10,000 are available to eligible farms for the following activities:
- New Irrigation Farm Plans
- Updated Irrigation Farm Plans
- Tailored Irrigation Farm Plans
Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility
In general, you can apply if you have a licence to irrigate and are located within the Lake Wellington Catchment.
The Lake Wellington Catchment spans West and Central Gippsland, and includes Warragul, Noojee, Thorpdale and Perry Bridge as well as the Macalister Irrigation District.
Other criteria:
- The proposed area has not previously had a survey and design completed with the assistance of the Irrigation Efficiency Incentives Program; or
- The existing farm plan for the property is more than 10 years old; or
- You can demonstrate, with confirmation from Southern Rural Water, that the supply system changes (e.g. modernisation of supply channels, pipelines and outlets) have opened up new opportunities for improvements on farm.
Guidelines
You can download a copy of the Landholder Booklet (PDF – 1.2 MB)
Contact
Brad Missen, Irrigation Development Coordinator at the CMA on 1300 094 262.
Page updated 23 June 2025
Yarram nursery growing strong
Landcare volunteers in Yarram didnât have a native plant nursery nearby â so they built their own.⯠Now the thriving community nursery is selling more plants and attracting more volunteers than they could have imagined.
âWe sold everything we had on the first day we openedâ over 1,000 plants,â said Anna Feely, Yarram Yarram Landcare Network Facilitator. âIt was pouring with rain but people still turned up. It was very exciting.â
Opening in late 2024, The Yarram Community Nursery is managed entirely by Landcare volunteers who propagate and care for over 4,000 local native plants including varieties such as Melaleuca ericifolia (Swamp Paperbark), Acacia melanoxylon (Australian Blackwood) and Casuarina (She-Oak). Most of the plants are grown from locally collected seed carefully stored in the networkâs extensive seedbank.
The idea for building a community nursery came from needing a supplier of local, native plants for Landcare projects, explained Bronwyn Teesdale, Yarram Yarram Landcare Network Board member and driving force behind the project.⯠âThere were no nurseries in the area. The last one closed down a few years ago so when we needed plants for reveg projects, we had travel far away to get them.⯔ âWe already had our own seedbank filled with local seed, so it seemed ideal to start our own nursery right here.ââŻâŻ
A Victorian Landcare Grant provided funding for key materials including fencing, a sprinkler system and a polytunnel while volunteers constructed potting tables and helped get the nursery up and running.âŻ
âThe community support has been amazing,â said Anna.⯠âYarram Recreation Reserve provided the space to house the nursery and HVP Plantations generously supplied soil and hands-on help. A local timber mill recently dropped off two-tonnes of soil-improving biochar and a donated glasshouse is coming soon so we can start sowing seeds earlier in the year.ââŻ
The nursery is not only filling a gap in the area by providing affordable plants for the community, itâs also providing a space for social connection with up to 15 volunteers coming each week to help care for the plants, propagate the seedlings and enjoy a cuppa and chat afterwards.âŻ
âI get a real buzz coming here every Tuesday, itâs got such a good vibe,â said Anna. âOur location on the corner of recreation reserve is fabulous because the community can see what weâre doing and drop-in.ââŻ
Landcare member Ben Layton agrees, saying the visibility of the site has been a huge bonus.âŻâŻ âThe community nursery has become a focal point for Landcare in Yarram. People driving or walking past can see us and come and find out whatâs happening. Being here has helped us reconnect members. Itâs bringing people out of the woodwork and back into Landcare,â she said.âŻ
Spurred on by the communityâs support, this year Yarram Yarram Landcare Network is aiming to increase its supply from 3,500 to 15,000 plants and convert the garden shed into a hub for Landcare training days and social activities.âŻ
Annaâs vision is to be able grow enough plants to supply large-scale revegetation projects.⯠âAt the moment we have to rely on grants to purchase plants for revegetation projects, but long term weâre keen to improve peopleâs properties with plantings grown at the nursery, using local seed suited to the area.ââŻ
Marnie Ellis, Regional Landcare Program Officer at the CMA said: âItâs wonderful to see this space thriving and with so much potential and benefit for the community and future Landcare projects.â⯠âItâs another example of West Gippsland Landcare groups bringing positive environmental change to their communities, fuelled by people-power and boosted by funding from the Victorian Landcare Grants.ââŻ
TheâŻVictorian Landcare GrantsâŻsupport the implementation of Protecting Victoriaâs Environment â Biodiversity 2037, the Victorian Governmentâs long-term plan to protect the stateâs environment.âŻ
West Gippsland CMA is proud to be appointed by the Victorian Government as the Regional Landcare Coordinator for West Gippsland supporting the regionâs five vibrant Landcare Networks:âŻ
- Bass Coast Landcare Network
- Latrobe Catchment Landcare NetworkâŻ
- Maffra and Districts Landcare NetworkâŻ
- South Gippsland Landcare NetworkâŻ
- Yarram Yarram Landcare NetworkâŻ
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Lasting legacy for Powlett River/Kugerungmome
Collective action and passion for the iconic Powlett (Kungerungmome) catchment was on full display recently as people power drove the planning for the next phase of works to be delivered through strong partnerships and good old fashioned hard work.
There was a lot of love in the room as West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA), over 20 partner organisations, community members and landholders gathered to plan the next phase of what is known in the business as community driven stewardship or Integrated Catchment Management. The day was made richer with everyone bringing their own unique experiences, perspective, skill and priorities.
âOur best work is done collectively and respectfully with Traditional Owners leading the process,â said Deb Archer, Manager Strategy, Investment and Partnerships for West Gippsland CMA.
âWhen partners combine knowledge, passion and effort, we get maximum value for money and, most importantly, maximum results for the plants, animals and community who live along the rivers and tributaries from source to sea.â
âWe are proud of the achievements of the previous program and are looking to complete at least another 750 hectares of work over the next three yearsâŻand keep celebrating and showcasing how awesome this community is,â Deb told the group.
To start the conversation, the group reflected on the achievements of the previous Powlett River/Kugerungmome Partnerships Project (2020-2024):
- The delivery of a self-determined project in partnership with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation where Traditional Owners set the priorities and pace of the project. This project focussed on reconnecting Traditional Owners to Country, Cultural values and developing partnerships that enable on Country and Community healing.
- Strong and active partnerships were developed that led to knowledge sharing and working together to improve stewardship in the Kugerungmome catchment. âŻ
- Over 294 community volunteers engaged through the project.
- 98 hectares of degraded land revegetated and weed control over 225 hectares.
- One baseline aquatic survey for catchment health.
âEveryone worked together and had something to contribute,â said Jack Harriss from Bass Coast Landcare Network who played a major part in the previous project successfully working to reduce foxes to protect wildlife including threatened Hooded Plovers.
Getting out on site was an important part of the day beginning with the group standing on Country at Kugerungmome estuary and reflecting on the commitment to Traditional Owner self-determination that guides the project. Kugerungmome is the original name of the river gifted to the project by the Bunurong Land Council. The story of the river is told in a painting by artist John Winch that is brought to every gathering.
Next stop was a landholderâs property that has been transformed with the help of Bass Coast Landcare Network through funding gained in the previous project.
When Paul and Sonia Grovers bought their 140 ha property the paddocks were barren and creek lines eroded. The couple became âaccidental inner city cattle farmersâ with a reduced herd of Black Angus Beef cattle to âkeep the grass downâ.
âIt has been absolutely delightful watching the right plants being put in the right place. We are giving 25% of the property back to nature with 37 ha being planted with 25,000 trees. We have also removed weeds and fenced creek lines,â said Paul.âŻ
âItâs been a pleasure and weâd love to keep going. Itâs great to break even and also see the land recover.ââŻ
Actions on this and other properties are contributing to a broader vision held by many of the stakeholders attending.
âCurrently 15% of Bass Coast Shire is revegetated and we are aiming for 30% by working together on initiatives such as this,â said Diana Whittington from Bass Coast Shire Council.
âŻâLandholders are key, they inspire othersâŻand create a legacy of ongoing stewardship and care on properties,â said Kelsey Tong, West Gippsland CMA.
The second site visit was to one of six adjoining bushland properties near Archies Creek. The properties each have a Trust for Nature covenant to protect and enhance the unique connected remnant native vegetation in this part of the catchment. âŻ
Trust for Nature began work on the properties in 1990 and their most recent success was to transform this block from being completely covered in the weed pittosporum to uncover and enhance the original eucalypt woodland.
âThis was a huge task – the landholders were completely overwhelmed,â explained Lauren Halstead from Trust for Nature.
âIt was dark with a huge wall of pittosporum that you could barely walk through, but we took a strategic approach by attacking the female trees first and then the males. The biodiversity returning is also creating opportunities for Traditional Owners to contribute through a planned cultural burn that will further enhance connection to Country.
âWe all have similar challenges and, working as a collective, we can make a big difference. Itâs quite rare to get this awesome opportunity to be together and explore opportunities â together we can achieve so much more. This next three year program is ambitious and ultimately working towards 20-year healthy catchment goals,â said Deb.
A second partner workshop will be led by West Gippsland CMA to develop the initial shared visions and insights into a detailed program of works to be delivered by partners for the next three years.
This project is funded as part of the Victorian Governmentâs Our Catchments, Our Communities program aiming to improve the health of waterways and catchments across regional Victoria.
