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 Caroline Trevorrow | Jun 12, 2026 | BioDiversity Legacy, Conservation, Property donations
In 2025, the founders of EcoGipps, Jim and Heather Phillipson made the bold decision to donate their 105 hectare North Paddock property to Biodiversity Legacy. This gift is the consolidation of Jim and Heather’s intent to rehabilitate and restore private landholding...
by EcoGipps | Aug 28, 2020 | Landscape restoration
EcoGipps has commenced an eco-thinning project. What exactly is eco-thinning, and why is it useful? ‘Thinning’ refers to the selective removal of trees, primarily undertaken to improve the growth rate or health of the remaining trees. This practice has...
