The group was originally formed to tackle soil erosion, vegetation decline, pest plants and water quality. It has since grown into the largest group in the BCLN.

The BVLG is part of the Bass Coast Landcare Network and is based around the localities of San Remo, Bass, Archies Creek, Corinella, Tenby Point, Grantville and Woodleigh in and around the Bass River Valley.
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Our area rises above the locale of Woodleigh, west of the South Gippsland Highway, with the Bass River headwaters drawn from the Strzelecki Ranges, north of the town of Korumburra. The river flows generally south by west, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its river mouth and emptying into the Western Port, west of the town of Bass within the Bass Coast Shire. The river descends 60m (200 ft) over its combined 59km course.
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Our current and planned work focuses on tree planting, fencing to support regeneration of native flora and to reduce erosion impact of livestock, weed and feral pest control, maintenance of reserves within our catchment, wetlands development and waterway protection, and the development of wildlife corridors. Within an area mainly devoted to pastural industry, we have a strong focus on regenerative farming and protection of soil cover.
VISION
​Our community learning and working together for a healthy and sustainable environment.
CORE PURPOSE
Committed people doing great things for our country … Enhancing Life
VALUES
Community working together
Sharing information and learning to all
Involvement of youth
Working with like-minded people/ fellowship
Celebrating our success/ achievements
Other’s experience and opinions
Healthy landscape
OBJECTIVES
Securing long term funding to service the needs of the community
Reduce carbon footprint
Protect, enhance and restore indigenous biodiversity
Re-establish healthy waterways
Provide educational opportunities for landholders in the district
To engage new members and re engage existing members
Eliminate or control pest plants and animals
Source and translate scientific data and disseminate in useable forms
Maintaining Landcare Ethic & Community Relationships
Mitigating the effects of soil erosion to improve the land productivity and water quality
Promote Landcare in schools
Develop, embrace, engage and encourage active participation of young people within the community
Promote practices that develop healthy soils
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Belonging …valuable connection with others
Part of something from the beginning …historical connection, enduring commitment
Credibility behind the Brand …organisational identity
Social Connection …working with like-minded people
Making a Difference …creating a living and Identifiable Legacy
Active Purposeful Participation
Caring for our Local Environment
“Love where I live”
Hope for the Future
Active Response to Climate Change
My community …I play my part …its my responsibility
Educational Resources …Learning Opportunities
Project Opportunities on my land …. Enabling Monetary Gain
Enhancing my land ….value creation
Health and Wellbeing
Like Minded people doing great things for our environment