ANPC: Call for articles for Australasian Plant Conservation Vol. 20 (2)

We are seeking articles for the September-November 2011 issue of Australasian Plant Conservation (APC), the bulletin of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC).

The issue will be on the theme ‘Conservation and restoration of coastal and estuarine ecosystems’.

Most of Australia’s population lives on or near the coast, and numerous community groups are involved in plant conservation activities there. Rapid urbanisation, catchment degradation and the emerging threat of climate change have led to concern about coastal ecosystem conservation. If you or your group has been doing plant conservation or vegetation restoration work in coastal or estuarine ecosystems, we encourage you to write an article about it.

· What are your visions and goals?
· What were your challenges?
· What have been your successes?
· What has worked really well, and what wouldn’t you repeat again?
· How have you planned for climate change?

Tell us your story to help others learn or get ideas or inspiration from what you have done.

General articles not on the theme are also welcome.

We also welcome:
· book reviews
· titles of interesting recent publications or resources, and where they can be found
· conference, workshop, course and fieldwork announcements
· details of relevant publications, information resources and websites.

Deadline for submissions for the September - November 2011 issue is Friday 12 August 2011.

If you are intending to submit an article or wish to discuss possibilities, please contact the Editor, Selga Harrington, by 22 July. Your final article must be submitted to Selga by email at selga.harrington@gmail.com. Guidelines for authors about the APC style and scope are located on the ANPC website

ANPC: Myrtle Rust Workshops

Myrtle Rust – a new threat to Australia’s biodiversity

A one-day course on Myrtle Rust recognition, reporting, risk assessment, and management concepts and techniques.

Numbers at each location will be capped – early registration is advised. Full venue details will be sent individually to all registrants.
WORKSHOP DATES AND LOCATIONS
Nowra
9.30am – 5.00pm
28 June 2011

Narooma
9.30am – 5.00pm
30 June 2011

WHAT YOU’LL GET
These one-day events will present a comprehensive summary of what is known of this new threat to Australia’s biodiversity, the knowledge gaps, and management options. The emphasis will be on wild-plant conservation, but there will also be information relevant for people from the horticulture, forestry, and bush-products sectors who wish to know more about Myrtle Rust, how to monitor for it, and where to find information on the control measures available for horticultural sites and suppliers. The day will also include workshop sessions to assist you to think about regional priorities, and options for changes to work practices for your sector.

This course will provide essential information on the disease, and help you to:
- identify regional species and ecological communities at risk
- decide what to monitor before and after disease arrival
- assess the risks and consequences of spreading the disease, and how to avoid doing so.

Costs (GST-inclusive) – except for OEH pre-paid staff see details on ANPC website.
$140.00 for individual and community-group attendees
$165.00 for government, semi-government and commercial organisations
Workshop fees cover: trainer experienced in Myrtle Rust, a detailed workbook, venue costs, morning and afternoon tea, lunch.

Registrations
To register, download the registration form. Please return forms to the address on the form and not to ANPC.

ANPC: Business Manager position vacant

ANPC Business Manager

Applications are invited for the position of Business Manager for the ANPC.

This part time position is one of two located in the ANPC National Office situated in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton, ACT. The position is available initially for one year with a possible extension of a further year. Hours offered are 22.5 hours a week over three or four days.

Employment will be under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 at the Social and Community Services Employee Level 5.

The duties include:
- assisting with seeking funding through grants, sponsorship and donations;
- development (assisting the ANPC Officers) of business models for projected events;
- assistance in the codification of procedures and policy;
- liaison with a wide range of organisations, clients and Committee members;
- financial management and reporting;
- keeping good records of the organisation and its membership; and
- assisting with recruitment, training and supervision of office volunteers.

Click here to download and print the position description which includes selection criteria.

Your application should address the selection criteria and be sent to anpc@anpc.asn.au no later than 5:00pm on Friday 8 July 2011. You can post an application to: ANPC, GPO Box 1777, Canberra ACT 2601

For more information contact the ANPC office on 02 6250 9509.

ANPC WORKSHOP: Translocation of Threatened Plants (Melbourne)

26 & 27 May 2011
Melbourne


Hurry, only a handful of places are still available


If this workshop is over-subscribed we will investigate running another workshop in Victoria in the next 12 months. If you miss out on this workshop and would like to attend a possible second workshop in Victoria please send us an email and we will keep you up to date.


The registration form and program are available on the ANPC Website.
Contact the ANPC Office: anpc@anpc.asn.au or (02) 6250 9509.

TSR WORKSHOPS: Hurry places still available (Wagga & Bathurst)

ANPC Workshops:

Managing Native Vegetation in Travelling Stock Reserves

Are you working in or managing remnant vegetation?
Would you like to know more about biodiversity conservation?
Would you like to enhance your knowledge and skills?
Then this workshop is for you! Whilst it will focus on TSRs, the content is relevant for anyone managing grassy woodland vegetation remnants.

11 & 12 May 2011

Wagga Wagga/Kyeamba TSR and Tarcutta


26 & 27 May 2011
Bathurst/Local TSR



Topics to be covered include:
DAY ONE

*Background of TSRs and current status

*Connectivity conservation in the landscape

*Biodiversity values of TSRs

*Case studies

*Collaborative programs and approaches

*Where to get help (interactive session on available information)

*Grazing for conservation

DAY TWO

*Morning bird walk

*Identifying natural values (e.g. habitat, vegetation, fauna)

*Identifying threats to your site (e.g. weeds, erosion and over-grazing)

*Management actions workshop session

*How do you measure your success? (monitoring and targets)

*Discussion with panel of experts

Registration forms and the full program are available from the ANPC Website.

SURVEY: Research to improve the management of botanic gardens

Botanic gardens are being asked to assist with research into effective management structures for gardens. Please consider completing a short online survey for your botanic garden to assist Alasdair Macnab with his study. Responses will be treated in confidence. Thank you. More information

CONFERENCE: Nature Conservation Council Bushfire in the Landscape

23rd and 24th June

NSW Teachers Federation Centre Sydney

The conference will be an opportunity to bring together current research, case studies and policy directions on bushfire management and how different land use perspectives influence the application of fire in the landscape. There will also be valuable opportunities to network with industry leaders and experts in the field.

Visit our website for more information on conference themes. The full program with details of speakers and sessions will be available closer to the date. For further information contact:

Rebecca LeMay (Event Coordinator)
Nature Conservation Council of NSW
Rebecca LeMay or Anne Miehs on 9516 1488

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Community and School Planting Days – Lower Hunter

To celebrate World Environment Day on 3rd June two events have been organised within a patch of Kurri Sand Swamp Woodland.

Sunday 3rd June
Community Planting Day 10am – 2pm

Friday 1st June
School Planting Day (with 1 hour time slots available throughout the day)

For further information and/or registration please contact
Trish Hogbin 0n 49086802 or tricia.hogbin@environment.nsw.gov.au

CONFERENCE: The 2nd NSW Travelling Stock Routes

WORKSHOP: Translocation of Threatened Plants (Melbourne)

WORKSHOP: Managing Native Vegetation in Travelling Stock Reserves (Bathurst)

TASMANIA: 2011 edition of Vascular Plant Census now available

A CENSUS OF THE VASCULAR PLANTS OF TASMANIA and Index to The Student’s Flora of Tasmania and Flora of Tasmania Online ML Baker & MF Duretto 2011 edition Now available: http://www.tmag.tas.gov.au/collections_and_research/research/tasmanian_vascular_plant_census