WeedScan is an innovative biosecurity tool and community resource designed to help people identify, record and map priority weed species across Australia. Here's a presentation on WeedScan V2.0 It combines an AI-powered identification model with practical weed management information, so users can quickly assess whether a plant is a weed of concern and contribute records [...]
February 2026 AABR's 40th Anniversary is starting with an abundance of events and more in store as working groups and branches swing into action. AABR, as a volunteer organisation, provides opportunities for members to broaden their networks through attending events, making events happen, progressing issues of interest that effect all bush regenerators and strenthening connections [...]
November 2025 As we edge toward the end of 2025, the energy across AABR is unmistakable. Our 40th year is just around the corner and the anniversary sparks are already flying, working groups forming, events rolling out, new resources landing and branches gearing up for a big year of restoration, learning and connection. This issue [...]
It must be the mid-spring productivity boost that’s in the air, the AABR hive is definitely alive with end of year activity; National and a Victorian AGMs, events across two states, a weekend wetland camp at Wiira-lo, two new information sheets and our plans coalescing for 2026 which includes forums, webinars and an AABRfest…exciting times [...]
Landcare Conference 2025: Collaboration, Custodianship and a Call to Action By Conference delegates (Ed. Suzanne Pritchard – AABR Executive Officer) Published in AABR eNews | October 2025 Stepping up for restoration The 2025 National Landcare Conference was a powerful reminder that community-led restoration is thriving across Australia. More than 650 delegates gathered to share knowledge, [...]
AABR continues to grow and to get involved in more and more activities across more and more of Australia. AABR’s Annual General Meeting will be held online Saturday 8 November, from 10am to 12pm (AEDT) via Zoom. It’s a great opportunity to hear updates on AABR’s activities, connect with fellow members, and help shape the [...]
At AABR, we're always looking for better ways to share the stories, updates and insights that matter most to our community. That’s why we now have two distinct ways to stay in touch with you—and each plays a unique role. The Bush Regenerator Our quarterly newsletter, with a new name, is for the thinkers, the [...]
Whats in this e-news Upcoming Events City Nature Challenge at La Perouse (NSW) with expert guide Danny Hirschfeld - 25/4/25 Potential innovations in methods of Bush Regeneration at Pt Nepean (Vic) 1-4 May Hat Head Holiday while volunteering 24-31 May Eucalypt ID workshops with Gum Guru Gadsby, 25 or 26 July ERIK project Update Help [...]
Presentations from the Innovation In Conservation Symposium At the Innovation in Conservation Symposium, co-hosted by AABR and TAFE NSW, speakers highlighted how innovation is reshaping restoration practice and governance. Opening the day, AABR President Peter Dixon emphasised that true innovation lies not only in field techniques but in governance, funding, and decision-making systems that support [...]
Spanish Moss living in Oak and Old Mans Beard, Savannah Photo L Brodie A study by STEP STEP is a community-based environmental organisation covering suburbs in northern Sydney from Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby local government areas and surrounding suburbs with a membership of over 550. Its primary aim is to work for the conservation [...]
