​The Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group (GTSAG) and Bass Coast Landcare Network are excited to announce the successful funding of a new project targeting the Giant Gippsland Earthworm (Megascolides australis) (GGE).  Funded through the Australian Government's Saving Native Species Program the ‘Threat Mitigation and Soil Hydrology for the Giant Gippsland Earthworm’ project is an exciting step forward in further understanding the species and its habitat requirements.  Dave Sutton, Chair of GTSAG has stated "I would see this exciting and somewhat novel pilot project as the 'Canary in the Coal mine' that will not only provide vital information on the hydrology of GGE habitat but will also determine and inform future management and stewardship of the land in times of ongoing climate change”.

It’s our favourite time of year, tree planting season!! Planting indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers not only benefits our land and wildlife, but also you.  ​Community Tree planting days are a chance to get out and see parts of our landscape you may not have seen before, to spend time with family and friends and even meet new friends.