The following forum may be of interest [I've converted a pdf I received
by email to text for the list - contact details at the end]
SOUTHERN GULF BIRDS AND WETLANDS FORUM 5 & 6 MAY 2004 -
KARUMBA CIVIC CENTRE, KARUMBA
Building regional community capacity
convened by WWF Australia in collaboration with the Northern Gulf
Resource Management Group and the Southern Gulf Catchments Ltd.
The Southern Gulf is home to over 300,000 waterbirds. The region is
recognised both nationally and internationally for its important
wetlands which cover more than 10,000 km of this unique part of
Australia.
Why Should You Attend
Help retain your region's significant natural values by finding out the
latest on birds, wetlands and their management
Exchange ideas on key management challenges such as weeds, feral
animals and ponded pastures
Learn about conservation agreements and lease renewals
Discuss management incentives and support options with key Agency and
Shire Council representatives
Forum Format
Guest speakers include leading bird and wetland ecologists, management
specialists, landholders and traditional owners and senior State
Agency/Shire Council officials.
Other activities include:
Field trip to a local pastoral property
Cocktail party
Optional guided birds and wetlands flights over the magnificent Karumba
wetlands [Cost: $95]
Morning/evening guided walks
Forum Fees $60 GST inclusive
Fees do not include travel/accommodation expenses.
[includes morning and afternoon teas, lunches, forum dinner on 5th and
evening barbecue on 6th]
To register and receive your forum information kit, please contact:
Helen Smart or Sonya Lesic at
WWF Australia on
[07] 3839 2677 or email or
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