On Country activities
With conservation activities happening across four properties and cover over 1,000 acres, there’s always something happening at EcoGipps. See our latest posts below.
Sustainable Landscapes students visit EcoGipps
EcoGipps was pleased to host a group of Sustainable Landscapes students from the University of Melbourne in April 2025. The visit was part of the master’s students two-day adventure to Gippsland, where they learned about different land management practices across the region.
Seeding Succession at the Heyfield Wetlands
EcoGipps has partnered with the Heyfield Wetlands, Avon Landcare and community volunteers to showcase local plant species found in the Gippsland Grassy Plains bioregion, ensuring that expert knowledge is shared amongst the wider community.
Oh Deer! Feral Pest Control at EcoGipps
An important pillar of our conservation work at EcoGipps is the management of introduced feral animals, including the Sambar species of deer, which cause extensive damage to native vegetation and waterways.
Platypus Protection
EcoGipps is thrilled be participating in eDNA Platypus Project, which seeks to better understand the long-term impacts of the 2019-20 summer bush fires on platypus populations in East Gippsland.
When Less is More: Exploring Eco-Thinning
To promote ground vegetation growth, which assists to both hold the top soil together, reduce erosion, boost soil health, moisture retention and biological activity, EcoGipps has commenced an eco-thinning project.
EcoGipps Boasts 100+ Bird Sightings
Over 120 bird species have been spotted in and around EcoGipps, from a possible 272 species local to the area.
We are particularly excited to make sightings of Swift Parrots, which are Critically Endangered.