FOBB aims to support and guide Geelong Landcare Network and the Western Region Ecological Network in managing local native vegetation and in promoting retention of native vegetation throughout the region.
FOBB is a founding member and supporter of Victorian Volcanic Plains Biosphere Inc. which is promoting the formation of a Biosphere across the whole VVP Bioregion under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere program.
FOBB is currently (May 2024) working on restoring a grassy woodland ecosystem in what had been a sugar gum plantation for over 70 years, together with members of Geelong's Wathaurong Aboriginal Corporation men's group.