Victorian Volcanic Plains Conservation Management News

Raising awareness about the value and use of native grasslands, seasonal wetlands, grassy woodlands & other ecosystems on the Victorian Volcanic Plains


New grassland book is very impressive

Land of Sweeping Plains - taken from CSIRO websiteIt is finally available. If you have an interest in grasslands you will love this new book.  It is great to see a resource that has such a range of scientific and experience based information and is also so readable. A lot of our previous resources have been valued but none are like this, which has a lot of information in one place.  Highly recommend if you are interested in grasslands that you get a copy. Well done to all involved. CSIRO are the publishers.


New Grassland Book

Land of Sweeping Plains - taken from CSIRO websiteNow who can resist a book on natural temperate grasslands especially when it has chapters from our foremost grassland scientists? This book is available in April so you may like to order it now, here is the link to the publishers (CSIRO) website

………….from the website  ‘Land of Sweeping Plains synthesises the scientific literature in a readily accessible manner and includes a wealth of practical experience held by policy makers, farmers, community activists and on-ground grassland managers. It aims to provide all involved in grassland management and restoration with the technical information necessary to conserve and enhance native grasslands. For readers without the responsibility of management, such as students and those interested in biodiversity conservation, it provides a detailed understanding of native grassland ecology, management challenges and solutions and, importantly, inspiration to engage with this critically endangered ecosystem.’