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COMMITTED TO
THE ENVIRONMENT
MT STIRLING –
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management is the
custodian of a unique and fragile alpine environment.
Our team work closely with the community and visitors
to strike a balance between protecting the ecosystem
and providing access so we can all enjoy and explore
this wonderful place.
We are proud of our achievements and ongoing work
in environmental best-practice to protect the flora,
fauna and habitat so future generations can experience
a healthy and thriving alpine environment. Our work
includes supporting native plants and animals, controlling
pests, conserving resources and promoting renewable
energy use and waste reduction programs such as
composting and recycling.
MOUNTAIN PYGMY-POSSUM
RECOVERY PLAN
Mt Buller is home to a population of endangered
Mountain Pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus), unique
to Australia. These tiny creatures are small enough to
fit in the palm of your hand and make their home in the
boulderfields and plum pine found throughout the ski
runs around the mountain. They hibernate deep beneath
the snow during winter and emerge come springtime to
breed. The population of these vulnerable little possums
was in serious decline due to habitat fragmentation and
predators but an innovative Recovery Plan has enabled
the possums to thrive and re-establish with the future now
looking much brighter for our only native alpine mammal.
Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Summer Media Guide 2018-19

Mt Stirling is pioneering a sustainable micro-
hydroelectricity system powering the cafe and public
facilities at Telephone Box Junction from the nearby
creek. It’s a small but significant step in creating self-
sufficiency at beautiful Mt Stirling and we hope inspiring
others to explore similar technologies.
THE LIVING BIN
ORGANICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Mt Buller is a leader in waste management and our
closed loop onsite composting unit converts over
30 tonnes of food waste into valuable compost.
Businesses, lodges and private homes in the resort
sort and separate their food waste to stream it into this
composting system and remove it from general waste.
It’s a simple and effective way to combat the effects of
climate change and support our environment.
DON’T WASTE MT STIRLING
Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management has launched
an innovative Waste Kit to encourage and help visitors
to “Leave No Trace” and sort their waste at various
remote locations at Mt Stirling keeping the pristine alpine
environment waste-free.
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