Gippsland Forest Guardians: Stuart Inchley and Dr Victoria Johnson
Discover how local research, citizen science and community advocacy are protecting threatened species and connecting forests across the Strzelecki Ranges.
When: Sunday 18 October 2026, 10.30 am–12 pm
Where: Bunurong Environment Centre, 1 Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch VIC 3996
Hear Stuart Inchley and Dr Victoria Johnson share insights from documenting rare and threatened species on their Turtons Creek property and championing landscape-scale conservation across the Strzelecki Ranges. Their work with Tarwin River Forest, Gippsland Forest Guardians and Biodiversity Legacy is helping build connected, resilient forests and communities.
Meet the speakers
Stuart Inchley brings a background in science and education, together with years of observation as co-founder and steward of Tarwin River Forest. His threatened-species research, habitat mapping and citizen science projects engage communities in protecting important places for future generations.
Dr Victoria Johnson combines experience in social policy research with her work as co-founder and steward of Tarwin River Forest. Through Gippsland Forest Guardians, she connects community advocacy with evidence-based protection for threatened species in the Strzelecki Ranges.
Explore Tarwin River Forest, Gippsland Forest Guardians and Biodiversity Legacy. Read Stuart and Victoria’s Choice article about sustainable timber.
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Presented by: South Gippsland Conservation Society Inc.
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