“I strongly believe private land conservation is central to protecting and enhancing biodiversity—not just in Victoria, but across Australia and internationally.”
– Clive, owner of a spectacular property in Fyans Creek and covenantor since 2020
Catherine and Clive bought their Fyans Creek property near Gariwerd, the Grampians, in 2013. Since then, they’ve worked tirelessly to care for the land – preserving what was still intact, and restoring that which wasn’t. Now, the property is a healthy, thriving biodiversity hotspot, home to threatened species like Powerful Owls and enormous, centuries-old River Red Gums. It is now humming with life all year round, supporting a vibrant mix of plants and insects, birds and animals.
The best part? It’s protected forever with a conservation covenant – so all the hard work will last, no matter what.
It’s both thrilling and inspiring to see what Trust for Nature and private landholders can do to protect and restore our landscapes when we come together in active stewardship.
But this kind of transformation doesn’t happen by accident. The reality is, it takes hard work, dedication and expertise. And we know we can and must do more to help landholders like Catherine and Clive care for nature.
This summer, please join the incredible Victorians who are helping to protect and heal private land hectare by hectare across our state.
Your gift will put more boots on the ground to help landholders restore ecosystems, promote biodiversity and protect endangered species for generations to come.
Photography and video by Annette Ruzicka.
The best part? It’s protected forever with a conservation covenant – so all the hard work will last, no matter what.
It’s both thrilling and inspiring to see what Trust for Nature and private landholders can do to protect and restore our landscapes when we come together in active stewardship.
But this kind of transformation doesn’t happen by accident. The reality is, it takes hard work, dedication and expertise. And we know we can and must do more to help landholders like Catherine and Clive care for nature.
This summer, please join the incredible Victorians who are helping to protect and heal private land hectare by hectare across our state.
Your gift will put more boots on the ground to help landholders restore ecosystems, promote biodiversity and protect endangered species for generations to come.
Photography and video by Annette Ruzicka.
