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24.01.2022 Meet some of our heroes. These are the generous people volunteering to help save threatened species for future generations by placing conservation covenants on their land. We couldn’t do what we do without them. Sisters Barb and Robyn Miles own neighbouring bushland properties in Dereel, south west of Ballarat. They have encouraged each other to enter into lasting protective covenants over their land to preserve the habitat forever. Barb has recently sold her land to an equal...ly enthusiastic young couple, Corey and his partner (not pictured), much to the delight of Barb and Robyn. Their properties are a home to the threatened Barking Owl. Thank you Barb, Robyn, Corey and all the Victorian landholders helping us make a difference. Photos by Annette Ruzicka #thankyou #privatelandconservation #stoppingextinction

22.01.2022 Wurundjeri Elder Uncle David Wandin was so enthusiastic about our recent Kids for Nature Webinar that we’ve uploaded a recording. We don’t usually have the capacity to do this with our webinars, so this is a special one-off. Kids are our next generation of extinction fighters, so we wanted to make sure they had another chance to be inspired by nature and learn about its wonders. Thanks to Melbourne Museum and Zoos Victoria for giving us permission to share, too. It’s up for a limited time, so check it out soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSt2IrohEjI Hashtags: #kidsactivities #nature #education

22.01.2022 The coastal wetlands of Port Phillip Bay & the Bellarine Peninsula (saltmarshes, mangroves & seagrass beds) are vital for migratory shorebirds and as fish nurseries. They store carbon, protect Victoria from storms, and are important to the Wadawurrung. Learn about what makes these places special and the conservation efforts that aim to protect them in two upcoming webinars. The first provides a general look at the importance of wetlands and is suitable for the general public (Nov 19). The second discusses covenanting with Trust for Nature and is targeted towards landholders on or near wetlands, but all are welcome (Nov 26).

21.01.2022 The Fat-tailed Dunnart is one of Victoria's smallest mammals. This tiny, ravenous marsupial stores fat reserves in - you guessed it - its tail! They live in a variety of open habitats in western and northern Victoria. While this dunnart is found across inland Australia, the subspecies in Victoria is considered near threatened. Living for less than two years, their biggest threats are habitat loss and feral predators. More than 80% of their remaining habitat in Victoria is found on private land. Fat-tailed Dunnarts are just one of the species that we focus on at Trust for Nature by protecting habitat on private land forever.

18.01.2022 Fire prevention is necessary to protect lives and assets. A timely reminder to landholders that reasonable fire prevention work is permitted on properties with conservation covenants. The deed of a covenant does not limit your ability to take appropriate fire prevention measures. Vegetation removal for such purposes is permitted in line with relevant legislation regarding clearance distances. You should refer to guidelines issued by your local government authorities on this... matter. For more, visit: www.trustfornature.org.au//vegetation-management-and-bushf #bushfireprevention #landmanagement #privatelandconservation

18.01.2022 Drew Gailey is a beef farmer on the Patho Plains. Ten years ago he bought land through Trust for Nature's Revolving Fund, including a 40 hectare convenant protecting grasslands and Buloke woodlands. "I've always known it was a special lot of land - I used to drive past it as a kid - and I was lucky enough to buy it," Drew says. Two weeks ago we were out on Drew's property planting critically endangered Spiny Rice-flowers (Pimelea spinescens) and endangered Turnip Copper-burr... (Sclerolaena napiformis). This will establish new populations of both species, helping to ensure their survival into the future. Both plants depend on grassland habitat for their survival, and on Victoria's northern plains only 6.6% of the original grassland remains. It's thanks to landholders like Drew that this vital habitat will be protected for future generations.

17.01.2022 What can you plant to help a honeyeater? The Regent Honeyeater is a critically endangered bird endemic to southeastern Australia. They have been recorded foraging in gardens, so what you plant can make a difference to this important species. Near the house, you can encourage them by establishing plants like banksias and bottlebrushes. This will also benefit other nectar-feeding birds such as lorikeets and smaller honeyeaters. Away from the house, consider planting species l...ike Mugga Ironbark, Yellow Gum, Spotted Gum or Silky Oak if they’re suitable to your area. Species like the Hairpin Banksia can help to fill the autumn flowering gap, when there are fewer native plants flowering. And remember, even honeyeaters also need to eat insects and need to find shelter and suitable nest sites, so make sure you include local plants which are good insect attractors, provide shelter from predators and offer potential nesting opportunities. Photo by Chris Tzaros #regenthoneyeater #conservation #stoppingextinction

17.01.2022 At Trust for Nature, we know conservation is forever. That's why we work with landholders long after a conservation covenant is in place, supporting them and their efforts to manage their land while protecting significant threatened species. Trust for Nature’s land management stewardship program helps landholders live in harmony with their native habitat and protect key ecological assets. Together, we can make a difference that lasts forever. ... Read more here: https://www.trustfornature.org.au//covenanting-stewardship #privatelandconservation #stoppingextinction #workingtogether

16.01.2022 Seven threatened Squirrel Gliders were recently spotted where they've never been seen before on the Longwood Plains Victoria's north! Hear from Trust for Nature Conservation Officer Bert Lobert about what you can do to help them. Squirrel Gliders are larger cousins of the much more common Sugar Glider, and are considered vulnerable in Victoria. They're found in dry forests where they feed on sap, nectar and insects. Because they depend on hollow-bearing trees, Squirrel Glider...s are threatened by habitat loss. On they Longwood Plains they survive in strips of trees along roads and waterways. As Bert says, "What's most amazing, is that any tree-dwelling mammals at all survive out here. And to know that they've hung on for over 150 years of land clearing, strikes me as the definition of 'resilient'." Supported by the Urquhart Charitable Fund, we've been doing surveys on the plains. Bert also found tiny Feathertail Gliders and Brush-tailed Phascogales. We work with landholders in the region to protect remaining habitat and make sure these species have homes in the future. Music: bensounds

14.01.2022 We are crazy for crayfish here at Trust for Nature - and not for eating! If you’re not already on board the crayfish train, read on... Victoria is home to 22 species of unique burrowing crayfish. Here at Trust for Nature we’re particularly interested in five highly threatened species found in Gippsland, such as this endangered Narracan Burrowing Crayfish. Although we often think of crayfish as water-dwellers, burrowing crayfish are real land-lubbers. They live in extensive s...ystems of burrows in moist soil and the most people usually see of them is the mud chimneys they build. They come to the surface only rarely, after heavy rains and during the breeding season, when males visit the females in their burrows. Because of their unique habitat requirements and the fact that they are rarely seen, burrowing crayfish are highly threatened by habitat loss and changes to water supply. More than 85% of the remaining habitat of these Gippsland crays is found on private land, which is why we work with landholders to make sure they have homes forever.

13.01.2022 Really nice to host these guys for the day and thanks so much to landholders Judy, Andy, Faye and Andrew for getting involved!

12.01.2022 Today we’re giving a shout out to Victoria’s amazing landholders. This is Greg Oates. He has a covenant on his property in the north east of the state. It protects critically endangered grassy woodland habitat, which is mostly found on private land. As Greg says, if he doesn’t protect it and other people don’t either, this precious habitat will ‘just disappear.’ Thank you for helping Victoria’s rare and threatened species, Greg #privatelandconservation #thankyou

11.01.2022 Meet Siân, from Gunbower Island in northern Victoria, and some of the furry, feathery and scaly inhabitants of her property! Siân's covenanted property on the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta people protects important sandhill habitat, including nesting areas for threatened Broad-shelled Turtles, which she protects from foxes. Siân is also a teacher, and brings her students to the property so they can learn about protecting nature for future generations.... Says Siân, "I am incredibly grateful for the support of Trust for Nature and those visionary people who are patrons of its work. Trust for Nature has offered a secure future for this valuable sand hill as it has done for so many more critically important ecosystems." Help support landholders like Siân by making a donation to Trust for Nature at bit.ly/protect-next-50-thousand-ha Images: Audrey Dickins

09.01.2022 Meet some of our heroes - the generous people volunteering to help save threatened species for future generations by placing conservation covenants on their land. Richard and Lisa Hunter have enjoyed living at their Dereel bush property for 8 years, discovering new treasures every day. They have recently joined the community of landholders protecting their land under a conservation covenant. Lisa loves to photograph the smaller herbs on their property, including the many spe...cies of orchids. Thank you Richard, Lisa and all the Victorian landholders helping us make a difference. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Photo: Annette Ruzicka #thankyou #privatelandconservation #stoppingextinction

08.01.2022 We are excited to announce that the West Gippsland Conservation Fund has reached its first milestone, allowing for funds to start flowing soon to the region for conservation projects. The endowment Fund was seeded by a generous donor who offered to match, dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000. With your support we have now reached $1,000,000. Find out more here: https://www.trustfornature.org.au/west-gippsland-fund #thankyou #conservation #westgippsland

06.01.2022 Want to join a great team that does amazing things for Victoria's environment? We need a comms coordinator who is creative, enjoys working with the media and loves to tell stories. https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//communications-coordinat/

05.01.2022 Trust for Nature has protected over 100,000 hectares of Victoria. That's 100,000 hectares of vital habitat for animals and plants, protected forever. We couldn't do it without the 1,450 landholders in Victoria who have volunteered to place conservation covenants on their land. Victoria has the highest proportion of private land of any state or territory. And 80% of the vegetation found on private land is considered to be threatened. That means private land is essential to ha...lting the decline of natural habitat. This year we're asking you to help us protect the next 50,000 hectares. Donate today: bit.ly/protect-next-50-thousand-ha

03.01.2022 Placing a conservation covenant on your land is like ‘putting a national park in your backyard’, except you still own the land and we work with you to help you manage and protect it. Here’s a great, short video explaining why we do what we do, and how #privatelandconservation #stoppingextinction

02.01.2022 We're proud to be a part of this partnership, learning from the skills and knowledge of Traditional Owners and using fire to conduct cultural and ecological burns.

02.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week, a chance to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At Trust for Nature, we recognise the continuing spiritual and cultural connection of Traditional Owners to Victoria's land, wildlife, freshwater and saltwater environments. We also share with Victorian Traditional Owners a deep appreciation for native wildlife and habitats on both public and private land and in aquatic environments. The Tru...st is committed to assisting Traditional Owners to conserve, restore where possible and protect natural environments, wildlife and cultural heritage values. Visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/ to learn more about NAIDOC Week and discover ways to celebrate. #NAIDOCWeek2020