Dear Birding-Ausers,
BA-Vic is hosting the 2010 Birds Australia Conservation Forum. It is
called "Connecting the Bush: From Backyards to Landscapes".
On Saturday 29 May, at The Philip Lecture Theatre, The University of
Melbourne, learn about the state of Australia’s birds and new approaches
to their conservation. See a series of expert presentations and
participate in lively discussions on how we can best conserve
Australia’s unique avifauna. This forum is a must if you are interested
in conservation and its challenges in Australia today. This day-long
forum brings together some of Australia’s leading academics and
conservation organisations including Prof. Andrew Bennett (Deakin
University), Paul Sinclair (Australian Conservation Foundation), Prof.
David Paton (The University of Adelaide), Doug Robinson (Trust for
Nature), Doug Humann (Bush Heritage Australia), Cheryl Gole and Holly
Parsons (Birds Australia) and Brendan Sydes (Environment Defenders Office).
Birds Australia’s The State of Australia’s Birds 2009 report will be
launched by Birds Australia CEO Graeme Hamilton and Member for Wills
Kelvin Thomson MP. Afterwards, enjoy a social dinner with like-minded
people following the forum, in the Grand Buffet Hall, Union House, The
University of Melbourne.
On Sunday, two guided birdwatching excursions will take place. Visit
Melbourne’s Western Treatment Plant, a world-class birdwatching
destination; or search for the enigmatic Rufous Bristlebird at Anglesea,
on Victoria’s spectacular Surf Coast.
For more details and online registration, visit
http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/whats-on/conservation-forum.html
So, have a look at the program and consider coming along to support
Birds Australia in trying to raise the profile on our birds. If you have
any queries, please feel free to e-mail me.
Chris (on behalf of the BA-Vic Organising Committee)
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