In the light of recent discussions on Birding-aus about the variable quality
of ecological consultancy reports, some of you may be interested in
attending the annual conference of the Ecological Consultants Association of
NSW Inc. (ECANSW). The conference will be held on Friday, 4 September 2009
at The Harbourside, Queens Wharf in Newcastle, NSW. The theme of the
conference is "Ecology at the Urban/Rural Interface".
Only one presentation deals directly with birds, but other presentations may
have some indirect references to birds and their habitats.
Information on how to register for the conference ($130 for ECANSW members,
$200 for non-members) can be obtained by contacting Amy Rowles at
or phoning (02) 9651 2557 or 0418 451 488.
Oral presentations will be presented at the conference on the following
topics:
. Climate change and its implications for vegetation management,
ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation into the future (Dr
Michelle Leishman, Macquarie University).
. Managing the bushfire risk (Duncan Maughan, Terramatrix Pty Ltd).
. Effects of fire on ecosystem processes and biodiversity (Dr Alan
York, University of Melbourne).
. Plant population dynamics following vegetation fragmentation -
implications for persistence and restoration (Dr Linda Broadhurst, CSIRO).
. Endangered ecological communities and urban expansion along the
northern NSW coast: issues and challenges (Greg Elks, Idyll Spaces).
. Comments on the accreditation of BioBanking specialists (Dr Danny
Wotherspoon, Abel Ecology Pty Ltd).
. Community advocacy leading to ecological outcomes (Michael Osborne,
Councillor, Newcastle City Council & Co-ordinator, Green Corridor
Coalition).
. Implications of the Native Vegetation Act at the Rural/Urban
Interface (Hunter/Central Rivers CMA).
. Novel approaches to the assortment of impacts on aquatic ecology due
to coal mining (Dr Peggy O'Donnell, The Ecology Lab).
. Linking urban centres in rural landscapes: the highway/farmland
interface. Case study: widening the Hume Highway and its impacts on
threatened woodland birds (Dr Stephen Ambrose, Ambrose Ecological Services
Pty Ltd).
More information about ECANSW can be found at www.ecansw.org.au
Dr Stephen Ambrose
President
Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Inc.
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