"This property was nurtured by the simple drive to care for the land and an enduring dedication to maintain it for decades. 

Over the years, 30,000 plants have been put into the ground at the Leed property, with many parts mature enough to be seamless among old growth.

“We’ve only had one group planting with landcare here.

“The rest we’ve done ourselves. If it dies, you know whose fault it is.”

Much of the seeds were acquired from the old Natural Resources Conservation League in Springvale before there were many nurseries across the local area.

Upon first arriving at the property, it was “all bare, nothing, nothing at all.”

Now, it hums with bird life. Even a layman in birdwatching is inspired to see what variety of species call the trees home."

https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au/news/2026-01-01/a-secret-landcare-sanctuary/