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25.01.2022 Monday 5 October 2020 is World Habitat Day. The purpose of World Habitat Day is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. The theme of World Habitat Day 2020 is Housing For All: A better Urban Future, and the Global Observance will be hosted by the city of Surabaya, in Indonesia.... For more information on World Habitat Day celebrations visit: https://urbanoctober.unhabitat.org/whd

24.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporting our mental health has never been more important. ... To read more about World Mental Health Day visit: https://www.who.int//world-me/world-mental-health-day-2020

23.01.2022 Shared on behalf of Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research Join us for a webinar on the benefits for biodiversity of revegetation activities this Wednesday, 25 November, 2020. 1pm 2pm. Hear from experts of La Trobe University in collaboration with the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (DELWP) about:... 1. The latest research on the value of revegetation: how it changes over time, and how it can be undertaken to have the greatest value for biodiversity. 2. A standard monitoring protocol designed for land managers and community groups to help assess revegetation outcomes across Victoria. This webinar is for all audiences and will have a land management focus. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/revegetation-for-biodiversi

22.01.2022 Using Waste as a Resource, and Renewable Energy Opportunities for Farmers Webinar: Friday, 9 October: 10am - 12pm Hear from: ... Dan and Amelia Bright from Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill, about their inspiring use of local waste as a resource; Chris Barfoot from the Latrobe Valley Community Power Hub, with an update on renewable energy options on farm/at home. Registration is essential by Monday 5th October. To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/using-waste-as-a-resource-a A Zoom link to join online will be provided upon registration. For more info call Cassie from South Gippsland Landcare Network on 0448 739 559.

20.01.2022 Notice of SGLN's annual general meeting via ZOOM: 29 October 2020 - https://mailchi.mp//notice-of-sglns-annual-general-meeting

20.01.2022 NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOB HAWKE LANDCARE AWARD WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY 12 OCTOBER, 2020. The Bob Hawke Landcare Award is a prestigious, national award that publicly recognises an individual involved in championing Landcare and who inspires others to take action on their own property or through a Landcare group. The award acknowledges an individual’s leadership and commitment to Landcare, natural resource management and sustainable agriculture. The award nomination is open to an in...dividual who champions the uptake of sustainable agriculture practices and can demonstrate the adoption of improved practises among landholders as a consequence this action. They will be closely involved in Landcare, and can demonstrate an outstanding commitment to local communities and drive community activity. To find out more or nominate visit: https://bobhawkelandcareaward.com.au/

20.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=383827173029328&id=101095957969119

17.01.2022 SGLN: October news and updates - https://mailchi.mp/f1b6f1/sgln-julynews-and-updates-5960851

16.01.2022 Staff and Board members attended the 'Managing Cover Crops with Minerals, Microbes & Carbon' online presentation with Joel Williams on 17th Sept. One of the positives of an online community is being able to connect with people from around the world: Joel joined us from Canada!

16.01.2022 The Victorian Government has an exciting new opportunity to inspire ideas and encourage innovation by funding community-led projects that consider new ways of volunteering in and for the environment. Launching in Spring 2020, there will be multiple competitive funding rounds between 2020 and 2023, with funding up to $20,000 or $50,0000 available per project. For more information visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au//volunteering/volunteering-in

14.01.2022 Here is a link to the new Landcare in West Gippsland Handbook which contains a lot of great resources:https://www.wgcma.vic.gov.au/governance-handbook NOTE: the information about SGLN is slightly out of date, our correct contacts are as follows: SGLN General enquiries - [email protected]... Andrea Clifford Landcare Facilitator 0419 761 531 | [email protected] Cassie Wright Projects and Education 0413 148 209 | [email protected] Glenn Brooks-Macmillan Commercial Development, Philanthropic Funding & Donations 0428 427 004 | [email protected] Susan Koci Project Officer | [email protected]

13.01.2022 Victorian Landcare & Catchment Management magazine The summer 2021 issue of Victorian Landcare & Catchment Management magazine will feature stories about small farms and food production. They are seeking stories of how Landcare and environmental volunteering groups and networks are supporting their members in planning and managing small farms and with sustainability issues around food production. This could be at household or agricultural scale.... Readers are keen to learn about the successes of different approaches and projects, what hasn’t worked, and the insights and reflections of your group or network along the way. The deadline for contributions is Friday 6 November 2020. You can submit a story here: https://www.landcarevic.org.au/landcare-magazine/

12.01.2022 Want to stay up to date with Landcare news from across West Gippsland? West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority has a new 'Landcare in West Gippsland' e-news that will be sent out monthly with latest updates on grants, resources, podcasts, case studies and group support for Landcare and community-NRM groups in West Gippsland. To sign up, click here: https://www.wgcma.vic.gov.au/news/newsletter (and select the Landcare option).... The latest version can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y3ocfnj8

11.01.2022 SGLN PROJECT UPDATE: Bunurong Coast Project The Bunurong Coast Project has sprung into spring with another week of fox trapping in the Venus Bay area. Our contractor has observed less foxes in the area, and this was reflected in the low number of foxes caught. 1080 fox baiting is due to recommence in October. Our contractors are looking at the optimal times to target rabbits. COVID Safe Work Practices continue to be followed by SGLN and our project contractors. SGLN has signe...d the Year 3 contract with West Gippsland Catchment Authority to deliver the final year of this funded project. As required by this contract, SGLN is now preparing a quarterly progress report for the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. SGLN has been liaising with TAFE Gippsland to provide training for participating landholders to obtain their Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) with a possible 1080 accreditation. This training is likely to be available in early 2021. The Enhancing Biodiversity at the Bunurong Coastal Landscape project is funded by the Victorian Government's Biodiversity Response Planning Program.

11.01.2022 Any Landcare friends out there? Please join our Zoom AGM on 29 October.

10.01.2022 Native Garden Plants Webinar - Sunday, 29 November 2020 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Horticulturist, writer and conservationist AB Bishop will discuss how to see our garden through ‘new eyes’ now that suburban nature is declining and diversity is shrinking. Learn which local plants suit what creatures and why and how to factor in shelter, nesting, food and water requirements of different types of wildlife. Emphasis is given to plants that multi-task i.e. those that are useful lan...dscaping plants as well as wildlife friendly. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//Native-Garden-Plants-W

10.01.2022 PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND As part of the $35 million Target One Million plan, the State Government has committed to guarantee access to fishing and camping on Crown land that has grazing licences and river frontage. Section 401A of the Land Act 1958 enables a person to enter and remain for recreational purposes on a water frontage which has been licensed under provisions of that Act, but prohibits a person from camping on the licensed land.... To enable camping on licensed water frontages, the Land Act 1958 is being amended to remove the prohibition on camping on licensed Crown land with water frontage. For more info visit https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreati/targetonemillion2/crownland

09.01.2022 Our 'One Tree at a Time' community environment program, which runs until June 2021, is enabling us to supply members of our Landcare Groups with plants suited to their Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC). Almost 8,000 propagated seedlings have been allocated to Groups and individual members. We were thrilled to hear from Deanne Staley of Fish Creek who shared she has planted 2000 trees in her area with another 220 to go. Great work Deanne! We too look forward to seeing what they look like in years to come.

09.01.2022 COUNTRY ROAD ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LANDCARE AUSTRALIA, COMMITTING $600,000 OVER THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT OF LOCAL FARMLANDS Through the sale of its famous Verified Australian Cotton Heritage Sweats, Country Road is supporting Landcare Australia to enhance biodiversity on Australian farmlands. This level of funding will provide Landcare Australia with the means to conduct multiple biodiversity projects to enhance habitat, protect threatened species and reduce erosion. By purchasing a Country Road Verified Australian Cotton Heritage Sweat, customers can actively support farmers in regenerating Australian landscapes. Read more at: https://landcareaustralia.org.au//country-road-announces/

09.01.2022 Free TAFE - Conservation & Land Management course T AFE Gippsland is offering a Free TAFE certificate in Conservation & Land Management. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/160042287391483/videos/811401402749833/

07.01.2022 Some technical issues with koala map at moment. But if you click on main page it now clearly identifies the two most significant koala locations (through cluste...ring). [Most of the links aren't working properly at moment but you can still use the zoom on the map]. Two main hotpots are Morwell National Park (and surrounds) and Carrajung region and surrounds. See more

06.01.2022 Introducing two new sub-committees to the SGLN Board The Board is proud to announce the establishment of two new sub-committees to help support our work in the ...coming years. Subcommittees are typically made up of Board members but the opportunity exists for SGLN and Landcare Group members with the appropriate skillset to join. Indigenous Engagement Committee The role of this sub-committee is to look for ways to engage the local community, strengthen relationships and promote advocacy with the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong people. Tasks might include advertising events to our wider Landcare network, navigating cultural competency on the Board, offering best practice for groups to follow, sharing resources from local groups like the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), pointing interested Landcarers in the right direction for more information, opening and maintaining a dialogue with cultural representatives, identifying relevant funding opportunities, and sharing relevant content throughout our network (including social channels). Technology Committee The role of this sub-committee is to help manage the technical requirements of SGLN, which includes supporting the Board and groups to adopt and manage new technology. The committee will be responsible for identifying tech opportunities, conducting research, organising support sessions and making recommendations about best practice and products for approval by the Board. If you are interested in joining either sub committee please email: [email protected] (Indigenous Engagement Committee) [email protected] (Technology Committee)

06.01.2022 Interested in joining the SGLN Board? Four Board positions are becoming vacant this year, and financial members of SGLN or a member Landcare Group are eligible to be elected. Being on the Board gives you the opportunity to be part of the bigger picture for Landcare in South Gippsland. The Board meets every second month, for approximately 2 hours.... If you're interested please email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Australian Pollinator Week: 8-15 November 2020. Australian Pollinator Week acknowledges our important and unique insect pollinators during our southern spring (November). It is a designated week when community, business and organisations can come together to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs. To find out more or get involved with a local project visit https://www.australianpollinatorweek.org.au/

03.01.2022 NEWS FROM HALLSTON REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE GROUP(HRAG) The Hallston Regenerative Agriculture Group (HRAG) is a new group which is currently auspiced through SGLN. Even though we only started in May, we have an active Facebook following, and held our first event on Sunday, September 27, on two local farms. We conducted two visual soil assessments on properties which are participating in SGLN's Enhancing Soil Biology project. Despite the short notice and it being our first eve...nt, we had six people attend. We followed the instructions as outlined in the Visual Soil Assessment Field Guide book by Graham Shepherd. We assessed the soil porosity, colour, smell and counted earthworms. Both farms had conducted VSAs last year and comparing the results was very interesting. Both farms noticed a significant improvement in the soil, including a 1200% increase in earthworms. The root depth was also surprising, with an increase of up to 200mm from a year ago. It is great to see such an improvement in the soil in only 12 months and it shows that a regenerative approach of no disturbance, no chemicals or sprays and strategic grazing does wonders. Our Acting President, Gerhard Grasser, led the learning on the day and participants remarked about how much they took away with them about soil health. One of the participants is embarking on a project to remove 50 year old pine trees and rejuvenate the soil on his property so the learning opportunity arrived just in time. The HRAG looks forward to running more hands on workshops to support a regenerative approach in the local area and we very much welcome any landcare lovers to come along to our next event. You can find out about our events on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/853673141785083/

03.01.2022 The SGLN Board met for its 2020 annual meeting on 13 November at Nereena. What a beautiful spot for a meeting!

03.01.2022 Fish Creek Landcare Group invites you to listen to ZOI BANIKOS' presentation on MONITORING WILDLIFE USING MOTION-SENSING CAMERAS Date: Wednesday 14th October 2020 Time: 7.45pm via Zoom (details below)... Zoi is a conservation officer in North East Victoria and has vast experience using sensing cameras (camera traps) to monitor a range of wildlife and vegetation for conservation purposes, both professionally and as a volunteer. Remote motion sensing cameras can be an efficient and non-invasive way to observe wild life. Learn how to: use camera traps to detect wildlife monitor wildlife and vegetation understand camera types, settings and placement practise habitat conservation on private land in West/South Gippsland To Join this Zoom Meeting: Download the zoom app or visit: https://zoom.us/ Click on Join A Meeting (usually top right of screen) Enter Meeting ID: 882 9073 7599 (click on allow if it is your first-time using zoom) Enter Passcode: 846328 The host will then let you into the meeting.

03.01.2022 South Gippsland Landcare Network - Community Discussion Forum SGLN has recently launched a Facebook group as a place for the SGLN community to discuss and share best farming and land management practices. If you would like to join the group here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sglncommunity

01.01.2022 Loch/Nyora Landcare Group recently held their 2020 AGM at the Loch Recreation Reserve where our Landcare Facilitator, Andrea Clifford hosted their board elections. Is your Landcare group looking for someone to chair your AGM? If so, Andrea would love to get to know our members better!... Andrea is keen to attend your meetings or get-togethers and, subject to availability, and is willing to chair your AGM. Andrea can be contacted at [email protected]