VOICES IN PLANT CONSERVATION # 1. Emeritus Prof. Henry Nix on 'Land, Water and Life

Republishing because the video link didn't show up in yesterdays email. 

Over the coming months we’ll be sharing audio and presentation slides from ANPC’s 9th National conference.

First up is Henry Nix's plenary presentation on 'Land, Water and Life'.

Click on the image below or here and press play.

21 Gum Salute 2012: Celbrating 21 years of the ANPC

In 2012 the ANPC celebrated 21 years promoting and developing plant conservation.

To mark the occasion the Australian National Botanic Gardens hosted a '21 Gum Salute'

21 people, each representing many more active ANPC members, each planted a Eucalypt at the gardens.

Click on the image below or here to view all 21 planters. Click on 'show info' in the top right to see a description for each image.

Click on image to view 21 Gum Salute

ANPC WORKSHOP: Plant identification for grassy ecosystems 13 & 14 March, Canberra ACT

This two day workshop will introduce participants to grassy ecosystems, their diversity, ecology and provide the skills and information required to positively identify a range of common grassland plants.

We will use some of the most commonly encountered plant groups, including grasses, eucalypts and daisies, to introduce you to the best identification resources (printed, on-line, and interactive).

You will also learn how to access the experts through the identification services of the major herbaria. Along the way we will de-mystify identification ‘keys’, and introduce you to useful field characters to look for.

The workshop is targeted at the beginner level, but will also provide a good opportunity for those more experienced in plant identification to refresh their skills.

For more information, including a flyer and registration form please visit the workshop webpage.
You can also view images and a report from a recent similar workshop held in Deniliquin last year.
 

ANPC WORKSHOP: Seed collection, storage and use for native vegetation restoration, 3 April 2013, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Qld

This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge needed to effectively collect, store and use seed in native vegetation restoration.

Topics covered include:

• developing a collection strategy
• seed collection methods
• pest and disease management
• seed banking
• seed germination and dormancy

Experts in the use of native seed will present a selection of case studies.

For more information, including a full program, flyer and registration form please visit the workshop webpage.

You can also view a report from a recent similar workshop held in Sydney last year.

ANPC WORKSHOP: Translocation of threatened plants 4 & 5 April 2013, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Qld

This two day workshop will provide participants with the knowledge required to effectively plan, implement and evaluate translocation projects for threatened flora.

Questions addressed include:

• When is it appropriate to use translocation as a tool to conserve threatened species?
• What needs to be done when planning a translocation program?
• How should a translocation program be implemented?
• What ongoing management and evaluation is required?

The workshop will include case studies of translocation programs, highlighting lessons to be learnt and an optional full-day field trip to translocation recipient sites for a range of threatened plants.

For more information, including a full program, flyer and registration form please visit the workshop webpage.

You can also view images and reports from similar workshops held last year in Canberra and Sydney.
 

VOICES IN PLANT CONSERVATION # 1. Emeritus Prof. Henry Nix on 'Land, Water and Life'

Over the coming months we’ll be sharing audio and presentation slides from ANPC’s 9th National conference.

First up is Henry Nix's plenary presentation on 'Land, Water and Life'.

INTERESTING BITS IN BRIEF: A summary of recent plant conservation news and articles

We've been busy sharing plant conservation news and articles of interest daily through our social media channels Twitter, Facebook and Google +

Here's a sample of what we have shared recently:

• View submissions to the review of NSW native vegetation regulations (incl. that of the ANPC no. 241)
• How do you grow a woodland tree? by @IanLuntResearch
• NEW URL for the Queensland Herbarium http://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/herbarium/
• Lets not leave the NSW environment defenseless. Support @EDONSW. Watch & act. 
• 1000s of ha of TSRs are being fenced-off and leased to adjoining neighbours for long-term grazing, impacting on TECs
• David Lindenmayer explains why Victorian forestry is definitely NOT ecologically sustainable 
• Trash to Treasure: Restored landfills provide new habitat for flowers and insects. 
• WA farmers seek funds to pay for the protection of bush on agricultural properties.
  
• Inspiring work by Trust for Nature Victoria protecting and restoring 30,000 ha native vegetation.
• A beautiful excerpt from doco on important role fungi play in survival and health of the earth (watch) 
• Legislative changes to allow resort developments in Queensland national parks
• Caring for our Country to be delivered via 2 streams – 1) sustainable environment 2) sustainable agriculture
• National Biodiversity Investment Prospectus launched. Framework for gov investment in biodiversity conservation 
• The end of big trees? 'In many ways, big trees are a barometer of the health of our planet.'
• Roundtable will discuss program to ‘regreen Australia’ through massive revegetation
• Efforts to restore threatened woodlands across NSW and ACT featured on ABC news.
  
• Is the tide turning on using locally collected seed for restoration? Should we care less about local provenance?
• Livestock grazing may be useful tool to achieve conservation objectives in SOME ecosystems at SOME times. 
• Australian student John Gould discuses impact of carbon forestry on biodiversity.
  

NEW RESOURCES in plant conservation

NEW Vegetation maps for central-southern New South Wales incl. descriptions for 100 plant community types.

Australia’s national soil databases can now be accessed through new iPad app called SoilMapp.

Proceedings NSW Linear Reserve Environmental Management Forum hosted by NSW Roadside Environment Committee.

FREE management guide: Managing invasive native scrub to rehabilitate native pastures and open woodlands

Revised Guidelines for Reintroductions & other Conservation Translocations by IUCN. Free download.

NEW Revegetation Guides from Greening Australia for a range of veg community types.

Interested in selecting species for biodiverse plantings? This paper describes how to use the freely available ‘Atlas of Living Australia’ (www.ala.org.au) to help species selection under climate change.

Wildlife and Climate Change: Towards robust conservation strategies for Australian fauna. Free forum proceedings.

Guidelines for how to identify, assess and manage Grey Box Grassy Woodlands and Derived Native Grasslands.

Qld Weed ID App. The Weed Society of Qld has released "Weeds of Southern Queensland" in App form

Directory of Community & Native Plant Nurseries in Queensland by Landcare QLD.

RESEARCH ROUND UP: a selection of recent research relevant to plant conservation

Planting methods matter for cost-effective rainforest restoration.

New research outlines how keystone species concept can be applied to communities & ecosystems.

Mistletoe key to health & restoration of woodlands.

Research highlights importance of conserving ecological processes - not just trees.

Direct seeded stands simplify with age, becoming less dense & less diverse.

Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub: Rescuing an endangered ecological community

Recent Research: Big Scrub: What progress has been made in 35 yrs of restoring the Big Scrub.

Rethinking the conceptual foundations of habitat fragmentation research.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES in plant conservation

National

Australian Flora Foundation grants for research on biology and cultivation of Australian plants.

NSW
Funding opportunity for rural landholders in Tuggerah Lakes Catchment (Wyong LGA)
Funding opportunity for local government to protect and restore road verges
EOIs for NSW Env Trust Environmental Research Program close 15 Feb.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Australia's First National Education for Sustainability Conference Sydney 7-9 Feb 2013.

Trust For Nature Bush Business Breakfast: Celebrating Women in Conservation – 7 March 2013 Melbourne.

Plant identification for grassy ecosystems workshop 13-14 March, Canberra ACT

Beyond Corporatisation: Reinventing Community Organisations for a New Century. 25 March 2013 Melbourne.

Seed collection, storage and use for native vegetation restoration workshop, 3 April 2013, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Qld.

Translocation of threatened plants workshop 4 & 5 April 2013, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Qld.

EcoArts Conference 12-13 May 2013 Wollongong NSW.

24th annual Queensland Landcare Conference, 27 – 29 September 2013, Warwick Qld

31st NSW Environmental Education Conference Sept 2013.

Do you have any news you would like to share?

If you have plant conservation news you would like us to share please email your news to anpc@anpc.asn.au. Please include "For ANPC News" in the subject.