AABR Events
Management Planning for Conservation Sites
ONLINEREGISTER TO ATTEND The first in a series of joint lunchbox sessions between the Ecological Consultants Association of Vic (ECA Vic) and the Australian Association of Bushland Regenerators (AABR, Vic).As an ecological consultant and bush crew manager for 30 years, Lincoln Kern, Managing Director, has written and implemented many conservation management plans. Recent discussions held [...]
Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub – Fire management
North Head Sancturay Gunner Road, Manly, NSW, AustraliaEastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub was the 1st ecological community listed as threatened in NSW. Come and see how fire is being used to manage its natural regeneration. And see what happened when a fire got out of control in 2020. This walk and talk will take place at the spectacular North Head Sanctuary – the [...]
Using fire to restore Cumberland Plain Woodland
Scheyville National Park Waterline Gate, Old Pitt Town Road, Scheyville, NSW, AustraliaSee how the Cumberland Plain Woodland is being restored using fire, thinning, course woody debris distribution & installation of artificial hollows.
Premiere – Heroes of the Big Scrub
ONLINEREGISTER TO ATTEND Heroes of the Big Scrub is an inspiring story of landscape scale restoration. The video showcases the people who understood the processes of rainforest restoration ecology, and have dedicated their life's work to enabling substantial recovery of the Big Scrub against all odds. The video looks at the role of assisted [...]
AGM & Guest Speaker Dr Andy Baker
ONLINEThe guest speaker at this year’s Annual General Meeting is Dr Andy Baker who will be demystifying reference ecosystems, expounding their virtues and answering that question of every bush regenerators lips…Are we getting sub-optimal results by not defining our reference ecosystem?
Interpreting the National Restoration Standards for improving the reliability of local restoration projects
ONLINEWatch the recording of the webinar Lincoln Kern (Practical Ecology) and Tein McDonald (Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia) will speak about interpreting the National Restoration Standards to make project design and implementation more reliable for any local level project. Tein McDonald (a principal author of the National Restoration Standards) will first highlight ways the [...]
AABR Vic AGM and Guest Speaker Nick Juniper
ONLINEPlease note the meeting has been moved to an ONLINE only format to optimise attendance We are always looking for committee members who are able to take an active role in getting AABR Vic up and running as a strong advocate for Ecological Restoration in Victoria and Nationally. If you’d like to join the AABR [...]
Grass ID for Bush Regenerators
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 10 Langford Drive, Kariong, NSW, AustraliaRegister here for MONDAY 20th February Register here for TUESDAY 21st February Harry Rose, the Grass Guru, is back by popular demand to assist bush regenerators with their grass identification. Not wanting to overlook the understory this instructional talk and exploratory walk provides both a session on the theory behind grass ID and field trip [...]
Parsley Bay – Council caring for the bush
Parsley Bay 1 Horler Ave, Vaucluse, NSW, AustraliaJoin regular volunteers in Bushcare under the guidance of Council’s experienced Bushcare Liaison Officer, Rudi Adlmayer. Thursday 23 March 9am-12pm. Its spectacular sandstone cliffs are pocked by caves and rock overhangs and a small watercourse. Originally home to the Birrabirragal band, a coastal group of First Nations people who clustered around South Head. By the early 20th century, some Europeans fortunately acted to protect at least part of the foreshore for the public access. The construction of kiosks, and a large lawn for picnicking and changing facilities and a historic footbridge make this a gem for exploring and drawing.
Looking after Lane Cove National Park for the long-term with community
Lane Cove National Park - Opposite 114 River Avenue River Avenue, Chatswood West, NSW, AustraliaRegister to attend the Field Trip This AABR-supported event is rescheduled after postponements cancellations in 2022 due to floods and Covid. The President of the Friends of Lane Cove National Park, Tony Butteriss, will be guiding us through the different sections of the site: To look at a combination of community planting and regeneration over several [...]