Our People
With a background in science and education, years of careful observation as co-founder and steward at Tarwin River Forest and through his work with Biodiversity Legacy, Stuart Inchley inspires people about environment and conservation. His research and mapping of threatened species and habitats in the Turtons Creek area, along with leading citizen science projects, engage the community to protect these important places for future generations.
With a career in executive and leadership development, and a lifelong love of nature; Lisa is enjoying collaborating with the GFG team and its supporters to promote strategic and systemic level changes that benefit biodiversity.
Dr Victoria Johnson brings her experience in social policy research and as co-founder and steward at Tarwin River Forest to the Gippsland Forest Guardians. She connects the community to advocate for evidence‑based threatened species protection in the Strzelecki Ranges while building foundations of the Gippsland Forest Guardians organisation.
The Kijlstra-Shone family, who live, work and study in South Gippsland, love to visit and experience the Tarwin River Forest and the broader Strzeleckis. The incredible diversity and the magic of the forest ecosystem make for a spectacular place to learn about our world.
Brad, Nico, Raf and Jenneke were part of the formation of GFG, as they want to participate in the effort to safeguard these unique places in Gippsland, for the species that live there, and for future generations. They aim to use their connections in the local community to create awareness, and to share the wonder of these places with others.