Explore the Actions and Achievements Report 2023 (PDF)
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Regional Actions and Achievements
2022–23 achievement highlights
47,032 ha of weed control undertaken reducing competition for our native species, allowing nature to thrive
368 kilometres of fencing installed to protect rivers and wetlands
13,000 approvals and advice for works on waterways
over 3,000 ha of vegetation was re-established creating habitat for our native species
over 9,000 ha of land is under improved management with positive agricultural changes taking place
Case studies
Highlighting actions in partnership with communities which protect our waterways, landscape, species and environment.
CORANGAMITE
Small blocks big dreams
Small Blocks Big Dreams is an initiative to empower landholders with smaller-sized properties to become land stewards and make their own environmental management decisions for their property.
EAST GIPPSLAND
Biodiversity after bushfires
The 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires were exceptional in size and impact. Over one million hectares (56 per cent) of East Gippsland was burnt.
GLENELG HOPKINS
Red-tails of the Glenelg Plain – Traditional Owner Burning Practices
The endangered South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo from south-west Victoria and south-east South Australia has a highly specialised feeding habitat, which can be compromised where hazard reduction burning practices scorch the tree canopy.
GOULBURN BROKEN
Flood of information prepares community
A partnership between the Goulburn Broken CMA and local municipal councils is helping communities better plan for flood.
MALLEE
Catfish, Cormorants, canoes and so much more!
From more catfish to better canoeing, there’s a whole lot of benefits set to roll when natural wetting and drying cycles return to Catfish Billabong in Victoria’s far north-west.
NORTH CENTRAL
Saving Chain of Ponds
The Saving Chain of Ponds project is about protecting critical drought refuges for aquatic species in Mountain and Middle creeks, near Moonambel in the Pyrenees region of the upper Avoca catchment.
NORTH EAST
Bush for Birds
Bush for Birds Project assists Traditional Owner Groups to build capacity and work together for cultural burning.
MELBOURNE WATER
Caring for Landcarers
Landcare Facilitators are central to the delivery of community natural resource management initiatives throughout the state.
WEST GIPPSLAND
Last Willow gone from Agnes River
West Gippsland CMA is proud to have removed the last remaining stand of willow trees from the entire length of the Agnes River – a first for the organisation and a win for the environment. .
WIMMERA
Machine learning for soil monitoring
Agriculture participates in the low carbon economy as both an emitter and sequester of carbon dioxide. As market and social licence to operate expectations continue to increase for climate change action it is becoming increasingly important for farmers to be able to measure soil organic carbon levels
