2008 Weeds Forum
Theme "Caring for our Country"
- 7pm Wednesday 13th - Informal dinner for participants at Nambucca Heads RSL - All Welcome
- 9am Thursday 14th August Nambucca Heads RSL
This forum is aimed at anyone with an interest in weeds. Showcasing a variety of speakers and topics. Sessions include the Big Picture, regional issues, emerging weeds and on-ground projects. Keynote speaker is Rachel Gallagher from Macquarie University talking about Weeds and Climate Change.
Speakers are close to being finalised with topics including:
- National Lantana Threat Abatement Plan
- The effect of camphor laurels on stream invertebrates
- The role of indigenous green teams in weed control/ecosystem restoration
- A case study of a successful long-term project, Catsclaw creeper in the Orara Valley
- The new Northern Rivers Invasive Plants Action Strategy
- Miconia - a new and emerging weed
- Hymenachne
- Bitou Bush
- Potential weed invaders from the south
- Aquatic weeds
- Nominating sites for future weed control funding
- Urban weeds of the Coffs Harbour area
- Camphor laurel control
To view the full program please click here
Cost $40 (incl GST). Registrations are now open. Please fill in the attached Registration form and send
with cheque or money order (payable to NSW North Coast Weeds Advisory Committee) to Guy Bezrouchko, Far North Coast Weeds, PO Box 230, Lismore NSW 2480. Alternatively ring 6623 3833 to pay by credit card.
Payment preferred before the day but if necessary, can be made on the day (cash or cheque only). If paying on the day, please register between 8-8.30am.
The local Tourist information centre has a website with accommodation listed throughout the shire. Visit www.nambuccatourism.com
The Oceanview apartments are situated close to the RSL.
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