Issue 82 // September 2025

Nature’s resilience, our shared legacy

At times, the scale of environmental challenges can feel daunting. But what continues to inspire us at Trust for Nature is the unwavering commitment of people across Victoria who are stepping up to protect the places they love.

In this issue of the Conservation Bulletin, we journey from the sea to the summit—exploring the South East Coastal Ranges, where landholders are restoring grassy woodlands and littoral rainforests, two of Australia’s most threatened ecosystems.

We visit the Wimmera, where wetlands burst into life after rain, and meet the people working to protect these fragile jewels. In the Mallee, we uncover the story of the Malleefowl and the dedicated efforts to give this remarkable bird a fighting chance.

You’ll also read about the extraordinary legacy of Bridie Butterfield, whose passion for nature lives on through a new fund supporting our reserves, and meet landholders who are making bold commitments to conservation—protecting habitat forever through conservation covenants.

Whether you’re restoring habitat, supporting our work through a gift, or simply sharing these stories, you are part of a growing movement to care for Country and ensure nature thrives.

Happy reading.