We are securing more than 20,000 hectares around Melbourne to protect some of our rarest plants, animals and ecosystems. We do this by making sure development goes ahead, while meeting strict environmental regulations.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news from our program.
Find out how we're protecting our unique plants and animals by securing some of the best remaining habitat around Melbourne's outskirts.
From the elusive golden sun moth to the dainty spiny rice-flower, explore these pages to find out what's threatening them and how we're taking action to fight extinction.
Find out how we're taking action to protect nature by creating conservation reserves and running species management programs.
Actions backed by science. A rigorous scientific evidence base, sound ecological knowledge and robust logic underpin the MSA Program.
Find out about the MSA Levy, important planning and development requirements, and relocating native vegetation.
Read about how we're securing 15,000 hectares to restore and protect grasslands, wildflowers and animals over the coming years.