Category Archives: Threatened species

Media Release: VICTORIAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER FAILS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED GREATER GLIDERS NEAR BAIRNSDALE

“Gippsland Environment Group (GEG) is alarmed at the failure of the Minister for the Environment Lily D’Ambrosio and DELWP to prevent the destruction of Greater Gliders and critical habitat in the foothills north-west of Bairnsdale despite knowing of their presence for over a year…”

Download the full media release here:

GEG media 23.10.18 Environment Minister fails to protect endangered Greater gliders near Bairnsdale  (PDF format)


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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: Threatened Species & Protection – 17th August 2017

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PHOTO: LIZARDSTOMP

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

Threatened Species Reporting and Protection under Victorian Law

 

The local community and citizen scientists in Gippsland are invited to learn about using threatened species surveys to help protect Victoria’s threatened plants, animals and their habitats. An expert lawyer from Environmental Justice Australia will explain the current laws and:

  • Where to find the rules relevant to species in your area
  • Where to find surveying guides and maps
  • What to record when surveying
  • How to document and report your findings
  • When you might need help from lawyers

Thursday 17th August, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start

Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House, 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale

Environmental Justice Australia is pleased to host this workshop in collaboration with Gippsland Environment Group Inc.

If you have any questions please contact Gippsland Environment Group on 0418 516 373