PROM COAST ECOLINK INC

PROM COAST ECOLINK INC is a dedicated community organisation focused on creating a network of nature corridors, also known as biolinks, across the Prom Coast region in South Gippsland, Australia. This network connects important natural areas such as the Strzelecki Ranges, the Hoddle Ranges, and Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, including the significant Wilsons Promontory National Park. The organisation is run by passionate local volunteers who work to enhance biodiversity and foster a deeper connection between people and the natural environment.

Mission and Vision

The mission of PROM COAST ECOLINK INC is to connect nature to nature by identifying and linking areas of environmental significance, and to connect people to nature through community engagement and education. Their vision is to establish a continuous network of biolinks that will serve as a climate change safe haven, supporting the survival of threatened species like the Strzelecki koalas and promoting ecological resilience.

Main Objectives

• Establish and maintain biolinks that allow wildlife safe passage between habitats and vital resources.
• Support the conservation of threatened species and native plants by enhancing habitat connectivity.
• Promote sustainable farming practices that coexist with environmental protection.
• Engage and educate the community through workshops, citizen science, and volunteer training.
• Collaborate with local councils, Landcare groups, government agencies, ecologists, and landholders to protect and restore natural areas.

Benefiting Groups

• Local wildlife, including threatened species such as koalas and burrowing crayfish.
• Landholders and farmers who benefit from sustainable land management and healthier ecosystems.
• Community members who gain opportunities for education, nature experiences, and participation in conservation efforts.
• Environmental scientists and ecologists who receive valuable data from flora and fauna surveys.

Services and Activities

• Organising citizen science events and wildlife surveys to monitor local biodiversity.
• Hosting nature experiences such as guided walks, nature journalling, and regenerative farm tours.
• Conducting flora and habitat assessments and producing ecology reports.
• Providing volunteer training and education to empower community involvement.
• Advocating for regional biodiversity protection and participating in environmental strategy planning.

Those interested in supporting the organisation can contribute through donations or by joining community events to help preserve the natural beauty and ecological health of South Gippsland.