The BVSL assists and encourages owners of smaller rural properties (nominally 1-40ha) in their property management pursuits whatever their land use objectives (such as income generation, quiet enjoyment of rural living or environmental rehabilitation). We help property owners enjoy rural life, inform them of land use obligations, of which they may not be aware, and introduce them to a supportive network of fellow owners with like-minded goals in land, water and enterprise management.​

Most of our events are run on a cost recovery basis with reduced costs for members. Membership is presently $20 per year per person, or $25 per year for a couple. For more information contact the Secretary (Mob: 0427 086 299).

Our old website ‘Rural Life Bridgetown’ will be retired in favour of this new website. The old ‘site grew out of the Virtual Innovation Hub project supported by the ‘State NRM Office’, funded by the Western Australian Government with support from Royalties for Regions. That project was administered by the Blackwood Environment Society Inc. (BES), a not-for-profit conservation group formed in 1988 by environmentally concerned residents in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes. We encourage people to investigate and consider membership of the BES in addition to the BVSL.

​Since 2014 BES has managed a part time Landcare Officer funded by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and located in the Bridgetown Visitors Centre. The Landcare Officer offers a free hands-on advisory service to landholders on topics of weed management, water quality and revegetation. The Landcare Office provides a water testing service for water pH and salinity. (Mob: 0428 723 111)

Blackwood Biosecurity Inc: is also located in the Bridgetown Visitors Centre. This is the leading local group to address issues of declared pests and weeds. (https://www.blackwoodbiosecurity.org.au)