COSMOPOLITAN CONSERVATIONISTS Greening Modern Sydney By Peggy James $39.95 • pb • isbn 9781925003086 Cosmpolitan Conservationists tells the stories of the intertwined lives and the stories of the intertwined lives and century Sydney. Their network featured: David STEAD Walter Burley GRIFFIN Charles BEAN Thistle HARRIS Norman WEEKES Marie BYLES Myles DUNPHY Annie WYATT Each individual […]
A forum organised by Friends of Grasslands (FOG) to celebrate grasslands and grassy woodlands — their beauty and complexity, ecology and productivity, science and management. Thursday 30 October – Saturday 1 November at CSIRO Discovery Centre, ACT Talks and discussions and posters, and field visits to local grasslands and grassy woodlands. To express interest in […]
An updated edition of AABR’s Ticks and tick-borne diseases-protecting yourself is now available. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback and advice. It has been good to hear that so many people have found it useful. We hope you stay tick-safe and enjoy your time working in the bush! Lynn Rees and Virginia Bear
The Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia (SERA) will be holding their second conference from 17-23 November, 2014 – in Noumea, New Caledonia. SERA meetings aim to provide an regional forum for scientists and practitioners who look to restoration as a means to conserve the planet’s dwindling biodiversity and failing ecosystems. These meetings provide a critical platform […]
Have you heard about Van Klaphakes famous plant identification courses? Well, here’s your chance to attend the Eucalypt course! AABR is presenting it at two locations this year. For those on the Central Coast of NSW the course will be on August 7th and 8th at Killcare Heights. Contact Deb at Deb.Holloman@environment.nsw.gov.au for all the […]
Recognising and sharing expertise among Bushcare and Landcare volunteers across Greater Sydney Greater Sydney Local Land Services invites you to a free workshop to recognise and share expertise among Bushcare and Landcare volunteers with case studies of long term restoration projects across the Greater Sydney region. Register now to come along and share the stories […]
Australian Network for Plant Conservation is offering the following event Wednesday, 9 April 2014 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (AEST) This one day workshop will provide participants with the knowledge needed to effectively collect, store and use seed in native vegetation restoration. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing a collection strategy, seed cleaning, […]
Australian Network for Plant Conservation is offering the following event Monday, 7 April 2014 at 9:00 AM – Tuesday, 8 April 2014 at 5:00 PM (AEST) Kurri Kurri , NSW This two day workshop will introduce participants to the plant communities and flora of the Hunter Valley region and provide the skills and information required […]
Visit some of Woollahra Council’s long-term bush regen sites. FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2.30PM Join AABR member Rudi Adlmayer for an afternoon site tour of some of Council’s restoration worksites over the last 25 years. Afternoon tea provided at the end (tea, coffee, biscuits) . Please meet at Cooper Park tennis court kiosk area at the […]
– please join AABR in emailing the Institute Director. North Coast Institute of TAFE has decided to charge CLM students full commercial fees to commencing in 2014 (round $3K for Cert 3, $4.6K for Cert 4 and around $12K for diploma.) This is happening prior to the NSW ‘Smart and Skilled’ reforms are introduced and […]