by Caroline Trevorrow | Oct 2, 2026 | Icon and significant species, Landscape restoration, Supporting native species
To many travellers, the section of the Princes Highway between Bairnsdale and Stratford is just scrubby forest with intermittent views of farmland. But a look beyond the never-ending road barriers reveals sections of precious, isolated and rare habitat that are home...
by Caroline Trevorrow | Sep 4, 2026 | Conservation, Supporting native species
EcoGipps has recently listed all four properties with Wildlife Land Trust. With a commitment to preserving wildlife and their habitats, the decision to become part of this growing network of sanctuaries around Australia was a simple one for founders, Jim and Heather...
by Stewardship team | Oct 20, 2025 | Landscape restoration, Supporting native species
On a property that already boasts significant habitat for birds (around 150 species sighted at the spring Birds on Farms survey), a casual visitor to the EcoGipps farm might wonder why we have been busy strapping salvaged hollow logs to tree branches. After all, birds...
by Stewardship team | Jun 4, 2025 | Conservation, Supporting native species
BirdLife Australia’s Birds on Farms project works with rural landholders to protect and restore agricultural landscapes and create bird-friendly habitat for woodland bird species. Landholders can take part in seasonal surveys with Birds on Farms supporting farmers...