Gippsland Environment Group Inc
Lobbying against environmental threats on the unceded lands of the GunaiKurnai, Yaitmathang, Ngarigo and Bidwell Peoples
Gippsland Environment Group Inc. was incorporated in 2006
Gippsland Environment Group Inc. has been advocating for the protection and restoration of the Gippsland Lakes, its catchment rivers and forest ecosystems for over 18 years.
Current issues include the Stockman copper and zinc mine on the Tambo River headwaters, Snowy River environmental flows, logging and inappropriate planned burns.
Statement of Purposes of the Association
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To promote conservation values and environmental understanding​
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To raise awareness of the threats Gippsland environment faces
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To promote environmental, social and economic sustainability
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To lobby government & organisations on local environmental issues
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To carry out relevant research and work
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To network with individuals and groups with similar objectives
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Bung Yarnda old growth forest. Photo Lisa Roberts 2021
