Emerald Link
A community-led initiative working to restore biodiversity, protect forests, and create opportunities so future generations can flourish in East Gippsland, Victoria.
East Gippsland contains almost a third of Victoria’s threatened species, and rare plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.
Emerald Link builds partnerships with local communities and organisations to attract resources so these unique ecosystems can thrive.
Guided by First Nations aspirations, we promote the natural and cultural values of East Gippsland outstanding forests.
Step inside East Gippsland’s Emerald Link
The Emerald Link is a living landscape, shaped by the people who have lived here for generations. Its forests hold ancient knowledge, support rare and threatened species, and remain central to the lives of communities connected to this place.
From snowy alpine peaks to the wild coast, the Emerald Link forms the only continuous forest corridor of its kind on mainland Australia — a connection that continues to sustain life, culture and future possibilities.
From alpine peaks to the wild coast, the Emerald Link connects forests, culture and communities. Our vision is a stronger regional economy that celebrates biodiversity, restores landscapes, and welcomes visitors to experience East Gippsland’s natural icons.
Our Vision
Iconic places like the Errinundra Plateau, Kuark Forest, Nunniong and Coopracambra shelter ancient rainforests, rare wildlife, and towering old-growth eucalypts — natural treasures for visitors and future generations.
After decades of poor forest management practices, these landscapes urgently need investment in restoration, protection, and visitor experiences. With the right support, the Emerald Link can become Victoria’s premier nature-based adventure destination — safeguarding biodiversity, creating regional jobs, and restoring forests so they thrive long into the future.
