Friends of Grasslands
Grasslands and grassy woodlands were the most extensive vegetation community
in Australia two hundred years ago.
Today, some grassland communities in south-eastern Australia are more threatened
than Australian rainforests. Why?
Friends of Grasslands
aims to:
- build
on existing data, systems and expertise, to improve knowledge and
understanding of, and support for, grassy ecosystems by communities,
industries and governments
- identify threats to grassy ecosystems, and influence decisions relating
to protection and management
- improve management of grassy ecosystems on public and private land,
including through better allocation of resources and integration of effort
- focus on holistic approaches, and functioning landscapes and ecosystems
- build the skills and participation of members to be an effective and
sustainable group
- assist in restoring grassy ecosystems through active intervention
- broaden adoption of grassy ecosystem species in horticulture and
landscaping.
FoG, as Friends of Grasslands is
known, produces newsletters, lobbies
government, organises workshops and field visits, produces this website and can
help you to identify and manage important grassland ecosystems and species.
Feedback on this website is most welcome:
Contact Us with your comments and suggestions.
