Themed Walk – Parliamentary Timber
6 - 12 May, 11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm - Free Join a free guided walk during ACT Tree Week to learn abut the beautiful Australian timbers featured […]
Wake Up With the Birds
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Dr Gemma Hoyle ‘Can we bank the cloud forests? Conservation and ecology of threatened species endemic to tropical mountaintops in Far North Queensland.’
Gemma, from the National Seed Bank at ANBG, will describe synthesising current seed science knowledge, seed collection, storage behaviour and germination and will it enable ex situ conservation in Australia’s […]
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Jane Cottee ‘STEP by STEP: 15 years for Forest 20’
Jane, President of STEP, will trace the story, with its ups and downs, of Forest 20 at the National Arboretum Canberra and outline the strategy for the next 10 years. […]
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Graham Fifield ‘Can I get paid to plant trees?’
Graham, from Greening Australia, will talk about the emerging opportunities for landholders and examples of how the carbon market can fund native vegetation restoration and conservation projects. Abstract What are the emerging opportunities for landholders and examples of how the carbon market can fund native vegetation restoration and conservation projects? The carbon market provides an […]
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Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
We plan to remove lots of woody weeds from the southern end of the Powerline road. Meet: Electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. Look for banners. Bring: more of your friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. We shall break for delicious morning tea at about […]
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Dr Rosemary Purdie ‘Some Persian Gardens of Iran’
In this talk Rosemary, former Honorary Living Collections Botanist ANBG, will briefly explore history and features of Persian Garden concept, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens in Iran. Abstract Many FANBG members are probably familiar with the term Persian Gardens, but what does it mean? In this talk Rosemary will briefly explore […]