As Spring arrives across Victoria, so too does a fresh opportunity to witness large-scale restoration in Action. Through the BushBank Private Land Stream, an initiative of the Victorian Government’s $77million BushBank program, thousands of hectares of native habitat on private land are being restored.
Cassinia Environmental, the Key Delivery Partner for the program, is inviting landowners, community members and conservations to take part in a series of BushBank events this Spring. These events are designed to showcase what has been achieved so far, highlight the unique revegetation models being used and inform curious landowners about the program and how to get involved.
To date, BushBank Private Land Stream has secured 8,699 hectares across 53 projects, already restoring 4,800 hectares of the 20,000 hectare goal. Each property offers unique challenges and opportunities and each landowner has different motivations in getting on board. One commonality however is the collective impact these restoration projects are having, as they create long-term conservation outcomes for the Australian landscape.
BushBank isn’t just for experienced conservations, but open to any landowner with over 20 hectares who is ready to make a difference using their land.
Spring into BushBank! Event Schedule
BushBank 101: Landowners Discovery Webinar
Thursday, October 2nd, 7pm – 8pm
An online session hosted by Cassinia Environmental to introduce BushBank, conservation covenants and potential restoration opportunities, ideal for landowners curious about what the program involves and how to get started.
Project Platypus Field Day in Ledcourt
Saturday, October 4th, 10am – 12pm
Hosted by Project Platypus, this event offers a BushBank site tour and discussion of local revegetation efforts in the Wimmera region, showcasing BushBank’s collaborative restoration in action.
Cassinia Environmental delivers restoration work on this Ledcourt property
Walk & Talk: BushBank Restoration in Action
These on-site events provide a unique opportunity to visit a BushBank site and participate in a guided revegetation walk, Q&A and short presentations from delivery partners and landowners. Each property offers a unique landscape, backstory and revegetation process, giving attendees a firsthand look at successful restoration creating biodiversity and carbon benefits.
Walk & Talk Peronne
Thursday October 16th, 10am – 12pm
Explore this unique conservation site where large-scale restoration is underway with support from Land Life and Greening Australia. Attendees will see revegetation tailored to support the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo and other native fauna, and hear from contractors and seed collectors about the site’s transformation.Walk & Talk Bonnie Doon
Saturday October 25th, 10am – 12pm
Meet landowner Lachlan Cook, whose 37 hectare property is a model for carbon and biodiversity restoration. Hear about his experience registering a carbon project and walk through steep, formerly grazed hills now regenerating with native species like Yellow Box and White Box. Plantings have been tailored across three ecological vegetation classes with a mix of direct seeding and seedlings.Walk & Talk Lindenow South
Friday October 31st, 10am – 12pm
Tour a self-managed BushBank site restored by a bold landowner who has overcome challenging soil conditions and degraded pasture to establish thriving revegetation. Visitors will explore interesting direct seeding and planting techniques and hear practical insights into soil management, local flora and long term site care.
About BushBank Program
The Victorian Government’s BushBank program provides a unique opportunity for private landowners to play a meaningful role in addressing climate change and supporting wildlife, leaving a legacy for generations to come.
The ground-breaking program involves the planting of millions of native trees and shrubs to pull carbon from the air and create healthy habitat for Victorian wildlife.
A range of threatened species will benefit from the restored habitat including the Mallee fowl, powerful owl, southern brown bandicoot, southern greater glider and alpine bog skink.
Delivered by Cassinia Environmental, the BushBank Private Land Stream supports private landowners to undertake restoration projects. Restored sites are permanently protected by Trust for Nature with conservation covenants.
Cassinia Environmental invites you to join us at Spring into BushBank! this season to discover the powerful conservation work happening in your local community and explore how you could make an impact with your property.
