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Past Seminars Proceedings of the 2nd Tasmanian Weed Conference 'Why weeds won't win' The 2nd Tasmanian Weed Conference was held in Launceston on 16 and 17 More than 120 attendees enjoyed a varied and informative two days. It was kick-started by a keynote address from Tim Low on the relationship between climate change and weeds, in which we heard how we should use the political and social momentum of the climate change dialogue to increase public understanding, both of weeds and of the essential linkage of their management to climate change adaptation. Presentations on the first day covered Preventative Weed Management, Community Weed Management and Weeds of Tasmanian Significance, with some crossover between topics. They informed us about everything from the number of weed seeds found on a weed inspector’s ute, to how Tasmania might improve its weed hygiene, to the astounding number of weeds volunteers can pull out if you give them spectacular scenery and feed them crayfish and abalone. The second day of the conference allowed us to explore the three topics by practical example on a field trip to various sites in northern Tasmania. Wattle ID Day An informative and inspiring day held in collaboration with the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy (a partnership between the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority and NRM South, with funding support from the Australian Government), Tasmanian Herbarium and University of Tasmania community groups and others how to recognise exotic mainland wattles from our native Tasmanian ones. The 15th Australian Weeds Conference (AWC) Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia Remember when the AWC was held in Hobart? SUBMISSION TO SENATE INQUIRY-ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS REFERENCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into the regulation, control, and management of invasive species The Tasmanian Weed Society presented a submission to the Senate inquiry. The Committee have now released their findings. The report consist of both valuable background information on invasive species issues in Australia and provides a set of key recommendations. TWS Blackberry ID workshop, Community Weed Forum, and AGM Launceston A successful day of weed management was had by all who attended. Sandy Leighton has prepared a short report on the event.
Devonport, Launceston, and Hobart Bo Melander, Senior Weed Scientist from the Danish Institute of
Agricultural Sciences, conducted three seminars across Tasmania.
PDF copies of Bo's presentation are available at the link below
for download. You will need the free software, Acrobat Reader to
view this file. Read more
about Bo's Tasmanian tour.
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