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 [...]
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It’s been a big winter across the AABR network and this month’s update is packed with inspiring presentations, exciting milestones and fresh opportunities to get involved. In this issue: We're calling for speakers on shifting vegetation patterns and fire regimes Inviting input into AABR’s upcoming 40th anniversary celebrations Announcing our Annual General Meeting for 8 [...]
Understanding Recent Changes to Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act: What Practitioners Need to Know By Matt Hall | Summary from AABR Vic meeting presentation The Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee (FFG) Act plays a critical role in protecting native plant species and ecosystems. At a recent AABR Vic meeting, ecological consultant Matt Hall provided [...]
President's Perspective - Planning for Ecological Restoration Projects -Peter Dixon Giving for Guidance - AABR is raising funds to develop guidance materials for the ERIK project. Prickly Pear Treatment Pilot Study -Lyndal Sullivan and Marianne Bate Restoration of Lowland Subtropical Rainforest at Coramba Nature Reserve on the Orara River - Kris Grace-Hely Spanish Moss - [...]
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 [...]
Planning for restoration projects - Key steps and checklist This checklist has been developed to guide the planning of ecological restoration projects. It was prepared by the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR), drawing on the National Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration in Australia. More detail on each point can be found in [...]
Sharon Mason, Accredited AABR Member In May 2024, AABR hosted an excursion to Hurstbridge (Diamond Creek riparian zone near Ben Frilay oval). Our Guide was Michael Smith, Naturalist and Educator with 14 people attending on an overcast morning. Context First, I will give a small bit of context of the area before I write about [...]
AABR Vic was delighted to host the National Forum at the stunning Fitzroy Town Hall in March this year. The event’s theme, ‘The R’s of Restoration – Restoring biodiversity through resilience, regeneration, reintroduction, and reconnecting to Country’, was well received by bushland regenerators, as evidenced by the event selling out days in advance. The forum’s [...]
