ANPC: Update on Myrtle Rust

New to the ANPC Website:
Myrtle Rust arrival in Australia – a major threat to native biodiversity.
Compiled by: Bob Makinson (20 Sept 2010).Includes:

•Myrtle Rust arrival in New South Wales
•Why is this a big problem?
•The potential scale of the problem
•Can these rust diseases be controlled?
•What is being done?
•What to do if you see a myrtaceous plant with brown lesions or yellow pustules on leaf or stems
•Further information and links

Go to: http://www.anbg.gov.au/anpc/resources/Myrtle_Rust.html to see the full update.

ANPC: Translocation of Threatened Plants Workshop

Have you been involved in, or would you like to be involved in, the planning, approval or implementation of a translocation project for threatened flora? Then this workshop is relevant to you.

When: Friday 5th November, 2010
Where: Tweed Bicentennial Environment Park, Centennial Park, Pottsville, NSW

Registrations close Thursday 28th October
For further information regarding content, costs, registration etc go to: http://www.anbg.gov.au/anpc/courses/Translocation%20NSW%20Nov%202010/TranslocationNov2010.html

Or phone the ANPC Office: 02 6250 9509

GRASSLAND RESTORATION: Beeac & Birregurra

From Little Things Big Things Grow - Grassland Restoration Beeac and Birregurra

You saw it when it all began…come see how things have grown. It’s the fifth year since sowing was initiated at the Beeac and Birregurra sites – there have been some interesting discoveries along the way. Find out more from the Grassy Groundcover Research Project. Hear a brief presentation about the project-wide outcomes and visit two sowing sites to view on-ground outcomes.

Dr Paul Gibson Roy from Greening Australia and Uni of Melbourne will be present.
When - Friday 29th October 10.30am – 3pm
Where – presentation and lunch – Beeac Hall
Site visit – Beeac cemetery and Bleak House, Birregurra
Cost – free including lunch
RSVP by Friday 22nd October
Contact – Paul Gibson Roy 0427259063 roypg@unimelb.edu.au

ANPC: Book reviewer wanted

CSIRO PUBLISHING has released two new books:

Forest Phoenix: How a Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire, by David Lindenmayer, David Blair, Lachlan McBurney and Sam Banks (http://www.publish.csiro.au/nid/21/pid/6426.htm) .
Desert Channels: The Impulse to Conserve, edited by Libby Robin, Chris Dickman and Mandy Martin (http://www.publish.csiro.au/pid/6406.htm) .

If you would like to receive a review copy and write a review for publication in a future issue of Australasian Plant Conservation, please contact the APC Editor: Rosemary.Purdie@environment.gov.au

BIO-LINKS: Landholder incentives to protect native vegetation

The Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will contract landholders to manage native vegetation corridors (or ‘bio-links’) on their properties for either 10 or 15 years.

“These long-term agreements will ensure land managers have secure funding and a realistic time-frame to achieve lasting environmental benefits as well as help protect native species from the impacts of climate change,” said Murrumbidgee CMA Chair, Lee O’Brien.

The Climate Change Corridors Project is one of three new projects launched in Wagga Wagga this week by the Murrumbidgee CMA under the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program and Catchment Action NSW, a NSW Government initiative.

For more information contact Virginia Gawler on: (02) 6932 3255 or 0410 211 670 or Email: virginia.gawler@cma.nsw.gov.au

ANPC: Conference Update

Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc (ANPC)
8TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Planning conservation to achieving restoration:
A conference for everyone involved in conserving Australia's unique flora and native vegetation

28 September to 1 October 2010, Perth WA

Registrations close 13 September 2010

Get in early as one day field trips are filling fast!

For more information or to register go to the conference website or contact the ANPC office (anpc@anpc.asn.au; ph: 02 6250 9509)

INTERACTIVE FIELD DAY: Taxonomy Research & Information Network (TRIN)

31 August 2010, 10am till 4pm
Crosbie Morrison Room, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra ACT

Join us for a hands-on experience with the latest range of identification products and biodiversity technology.

For further information and to download the program visit: http://www.taxonomy.org.au/fieldday.html

CONFERENCE: The Politics of Biodiversity

2010 NELA National Conference: The Politics of Biodiversity
20-23 October 2010, Canberra

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and NELA will be holding its National Conference in Australia's Capital. This will be a unique opportunity to hear challenging presentations on the politics of preserving the world's biodiversity for future generations.

An exciting program has been developed featuring speakers from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and Heritage and Dr Allan Hawke AC, head of the Government's independent review of the EPBC Act will each be delivering a keynote address.

See http://www.nela.org.au/view/National_Conferences_and_Seminars for more information.

JOB VACANCY: Senior Threatened Species Officer, NSW North Coast

Senior Threatened Species Officer, NSW North Coast (Coffs Harbour or Grafton, negotiable)

NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW):
Closing date: Friday, 6 August 2010
Temporary Full Time; Environment Officer Class 9
Vacancy Ref: DECCW 223-10

Responsible for providing DECCW's advice into biodiversity planning, regulatory and management [processes in relation to Pacific Highway Upgrade projects].
This is a temporary position for the period to 31 December 2011. Information package contact: Phillip Mitchell (02) 6640 2517 or go to: http://files.jobs.nsw.gov.au/64nabj

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: NSW Draft Ecological Harvesting Plan Guidelines for Endangered Ecological Communities

Invitation to comment on the (NSW) Draft Ecological Harvesting Plan Guideline for Endangered Ecological Communities

The Private Native Forestry Code of Practice (the Code) has provision for the Director General of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW NSW) to approve Ecological Harvesting Plans (EHPs). An EHP is required when harvesting operations are proposed in Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs). The prescriptions of an EHP are in addition to the conditions set by the Code.

The draft EHP guideline has been developed following input from various sections of DECCW and two independent leading forest ecologists.

The draft EHP guideline identifies the purpose and requirements of an EHP. The EHP guideline will continue to be refined to develop and take account of various ecological harvesting methods as more scientific information becomes available.

To download a copy of Guideline 6: Draft Ecological Harvesting Plan Guideline for Endangered Ecological Communities (50 KB) go to http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/pnf/index.htm#CommentEECGuideline

Please provide DECCW with your comments by:

email: pnf@environment.nsw.gov.au
fax: (02) 6641 6643
mail: DECCW PNF officer, Locked Bag 9018 Grafton NSW 2460.
Public comment period closes 16 August 2010.

CONFERENCE: Biodiversity & Mining Impacts

Nature Conservation Council of NSW Regional Conference

NEW DATE: Sat 28 - Sun 29 August, Gulgong NSW.
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
Conference Theme: “Biodiversity & Mining Impacts”.

Details and Registration: http://nccnsw.org.au or Phone: (02) 9516 1488

CONFERENCE: 23rd Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference - Destination Announced!

The Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) Conference will be held at the Sebel Cairns, in North Queensland from 25 - 30 September 2011. The Conference is proudly supported by the Weed Society of Queensland (WSQ), the Council of Australian Weed Societies (CAWS) and APWSS. The conference returns to Australia for the third time in 2011 and will focus on the theme "Weed Management in a Changing World". There will be presentations on the role of genetically modified organisms in weed management, climate change, water availability, biosecurity, population growth and the utilisation of weeds. For more information or to register at discounted rates please visit the website www.apwss2011.com.