Snow gums are the iconic vegetation species of the Australian High country.
They are beautiful, vital for biodiversity and tourism, help hold snow pack which is released into river catchments, and hold deep cultural value for many people.
However, we are now seeing the beginning of ecosystem collapse across these forests – drought, dieback and successive fires have altered the structure, composition, and condition of snow gum woodlands dramatically.
During August 2026 resort and mountain loving communities are invited to join Friends of the Earth for a couple of hours of citizen science to better understand the health of local snow gum forests.
ARV are inviting resort communities to join in on these surveys that are taking place across Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Mt Stirling throughout August.
The link to find further info and RSVP is here: SG citizen science call out - Friends of the Earth Melbourne
These surveys will be happening as part of a process to gather data about the health of snow gum forests and will be used to assist in gaining threatened species listing under federal environmental laws.
For further guidance, contact your ARV Environmental team through the resort information email addresses below:
ARV Mt Hotham Information info.mthotham@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
ARV Falls Creek Information info.fallscreek@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
ARV Mt Buller Information info.mtbuller@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
ARV Lake Mountain Information info.lakemountain@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
ARV Mt Baw Baw Information info.mtbawbaw@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
ARV Mt Stirling Information info.mtstirling@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
Page last updated: 14/08/26