Save the date for the first event in AABR’s Now and Then: Walk & Talks series, celebrating 40 years of AABR, with a guided walk at Killara Park on Saturday 14 March. Led by Nancy Pallin, the walk explores long-term bush regeneration in a remnant Sydney Turpentine–Ironbark Forest, now listed as a Critically Endangered Ecological Community. More details soon.
Join AABR for a field day at the Hunter Wetlands Centre exploring Myrtle Rust impacts, current research, and restoration in practice. The day will focus on understanding the disease Austropuccinia psidii and how practitioners and researchers are working to mitigate its effects. The day will begin with a presentation from Karina Guo, PhD candidate with [...]
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 [...]
President's Perspective - Peter Dixon Peter Dixon, AABR President | president@aabr.org.au | 0478 741 111 Bush Regeneration is one of those sweet professions or activities where practitioners can be satisfied that they are engaged in a positive thing. There are few moral or ethical dilemmas and I can’t think of any regenerator, volunteer or [...]
SYMPOSIUM presented by AABR & TAFE NSW May 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Auditorium at Ryde Tafe, 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde 2112 $20 – $130 Exploring innovative technologies and best practices aiding conservation efforts, with a focus on urban environments More information and booking for the Symposium Help AABR Promote the event- Put [...]
25 - 28 August 2024 Australasian Weeds Conference Breaking the Cycle Towards Sustainable Weed Management Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland. Weeds continue to impact biodiversity, agriculture, and public spaces, posing challenges to productivity and land use. More information https://icebergevents.eventsair.com/awc24/ 27 to 29 August 2024 3rd Australian Biosecurity Symposium Sea World Resort Gold [...]
The Australian Association of Bush Regenerators is back with another experiential gathering – AABR Fest: The Return of the Regenerators! Happening from Friday 1 Nov to Sunday 3 Nov at the picturesque Kariong Scout Camp, this event promises to be a haven for bush regenerators and enthusiasts of ecological restoration alike. AABR Fest isn’t just [...]
Please note the meeting has been moved to an ONLINE only format to optimise attendance We are always looking for committee members who are able to take an active role in getting AABR Vic up and running as a strong advocate for Ecological Restoration in Victoria and Nationally. If you’d like to join the AABR [...]
The Bredbo, NSW post-fire bush regen camp is on first week of April (Tues 5 - Thurs 7), at Scottsdale Reserve, a Bush Heritage Australia site. The site is looking great but still not out of danger after these amazing rains that have brought up heaps of weed. So if you are tempted to join [...]
