Conservation and Environment

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries is responsible for the conservation and sustainable use of Victoria's natural environment, biological diversity and cultural heritage.

Environmental Partnerships
	Environmental Partnerships The Victorian Coalition Government’s Environmental Partnerships outlines the priorities for Victoria's environment.
A Cleaner Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay
	A Cleaner Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay The Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay action plan highlights the Victorian Government's commitment to protect and improve natural asset
ecoMarkets
	ecoMarkets ecoMarkets implement market based schemes to put a value on the services our ecosystems provide.
Biodiversity
	Arthur Rylah Institute DEPI conducts ecological and biodiversity research at ARI in Heidelberg
	Biodiversity and Agriculture Mechanisms and tools farmers can use to incorporate biodiversity in agriculture and assist with production and environmental sustainability.
	EcoTender EcoTender is aimed at improving native vegetation management or securing revegetation on private land that leads to improved environmental outcomes at both the local and catchment scale.
	BushBroker Native vegetation credits will provide a new source of income for landholders and a convenient source of offsets for applicants seeking planning approval to clear native vegetation.
	BushTender Landholders can competitively tender to improve native vegetation on their land
	Native Vegetation Information for Victoria This page is a link to the Simplified Native Vegetation Groups, the Ecological Vegetation Classes by Bioregion and the home page to Victorians Native Vegetation information.
	2 Million Trees - Creating a greener future for Victorians The 2 Million Trees Project will plant 1.5 million trees in parklands and other open public space in metropolitan Melbourne and half a million trees along waterways in regional Victoria.
Sustainability
	Victoria's Environmental Sustainability Framework Making environmental considerations a part of the way we work and live.
Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC)
	VEAC home The role of the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) is to conduct investigations relating to the protection and ecologically sustainable management of the environment and natural resources of public land, as requested by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
River Red Gum National Parks
	Victoria's Red Gum National Parks The River Red Gum forests and wetlands of the River Murray are enjoyed by many people around the State and around the world. The region is highly valued for its natural, aesthetic, cultural and economic values and uses.