Projects
The many and varied projects on the Volcanic Plain contribute to an overall mass movement toward a conservation of our rare and endangered ‘wildflower wonderlands’ , and grassy woodlands. So many people work away in relative obscurity managing, enhancing and educating about our magic plains and we want this site to be a show case for all that is contributing to conservation on the VVP. The fantastic projects you see here are making a difference and by sharing and collaborating we can increase our effectiveness exponentially..
Let us know what your project is and we’ll put here for others to be motivated and inspired by..
The latest version of the ground breaking research into local grassland restoration from a practical and very hands-on mob from Greening Australia, Melb. Uni and a farm near you! Join the Victoria Naturally Alliance to discuss this important topic.
Discuss the findings of the recent survey as part of our Community Engagement
Project which examined the current capacity of environment groups and
organizations within the Western Melbourne area to attract and retain new people. Come along to this RURAL THINK TANK which will explore the big issues and trends likely to face rural enterprise and communities. Drawing on varied perspectives in an attempt to craft innovative strategies, the content will engage local and regional leaders, unpacking key issues, exploring skills required by future leaders, and discussing optimal leadership strategies. The workshop will include reports from both Australia and overseas, as well as discuss the ramifications of the decision by the EPHC in November 2009 in relation to Geoparks in Australia. These Workshops are designed to inform local government staff about the most recent Native Vegetation policy, and implementation across the Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP). The new VVP CMN website has been launched and subscriptions are mounting rapidly. Pass on this info and encourage new members to subscribe. the VVPCMN website is open for your input and use as the key resource hub for " all things conservation on the VVP". The Kick Start Your Reserve Project (KSYR) is an initiative aiming to enhance flora and fauna biodiversity and revamp facilities at major reserves across the Basalt to Bay region. This Coach Tour start in Warrnambool at 9am sharp and visits sites across the Baslat to Bay Network area. Ecologist and photographer, Alison Pouliot, will be running a series of fungal ecology workshops to introduce participants to the fungi kingdom and to inspire interest in these fascinating organisms. Chilean Needle Grass is a major threat to biodiversity and animal husbandry. It is tricky to identify as it has similarities with native Stipa grass. This workshop aims to clarify the ID techniques and give you management know-how. On Saturday 15 May, two leading experts from the Australian Platypus Conservancy, Dr Melody Serena and Geoff Williams, will be in Hamilton to talk about the amazing platypus, explain its conservation requirements and how to go about helping these animals. This new Group established to help save the Brolga from extiction in Victoria is kicking off weith a public meeting this Sunday in Lake Bolac they are looking for interested community members to participate . Please see the form for further details or contact Lauren Eddy on 55983252 laurene@tfn.org.au Trial is to investigate regenerating native grasslands using grazing and cropping practices.
During March and April farm visits to assist with site selection set up and monitoring. Meet a local farmer who is managing and utilizing local native pastures for conservation and production. Get a feel for what a working grassland can look like. Farmers wanted for native grass trials.
Increased profit through improved yield and sustainability are the expected outcomes of a pilot scheme now planned for rollout across the Victorian Volcanic Plains. 
