The Diocese of Sandhurst has gifted the neighbouring seven hectares of native Box Ironbark bushland, home to many indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses to the City of Greater Bendigo as a protected reserve for native flora and fauna. The gifting was achieved by registering a Trust for Nature Victoria Covenant and title transfer to the City of Greater Bendigo as part of the long-term vision to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the development.

The Trust for Nature Victoria Covenant will effectively protect the existing bushland from any future development and express use other than a reserve for indigenous flora and fauna. The bushland is already home to many different species of birds and small indigenous wildlife.

The Diocese is pleased to be able to gift the bushland to the City of Greater Bendigo, creating a nature reserve to be enjoyed by future generations and protecting the many beautiful natural aspects of the site.

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