RBMS Seminar - Thursday 13 October: managing for charismatic species

Date: Thu, 13/10/2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Theatre 2, Basement 221 Bouverie Street, Carlton (University of Melbourne)

The River Basin Management Society (RBMS) is pleased to present an evening of thought-provoking discussion on Thursday 13 October, 2011.

Gunbower, galaxias & growling grass frogs - by managing for charismatic species are we letting down other species and ecosystems?

Are we brave enough to have a holistic conversation about what we want and can achieve in terms of sustainable landscapes?

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Our speakers include:

1. Chris Arnott - Council Member of the Victorian Catchment Management Council and Founder & Former Managing Director at Alluvium Consulting Pty Ltd
2. Steve Smith - Senior Project Officer, Natural Values Fire Recovery, Department of Sustainability and Environment.
3. Nick Roberts - Red Gum and River Rescue Project Coordinator, Victorian National Parks Association.

The evening will be facilitated by Dr Simon Treadwell, Practice Leader Aquatic Ecology, SKM.

Cheese, wine and soft drink will be provided.

Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Location: Theatre 2, Basement 221 Bouverie Street, Carlton (University of Melbourne)

RSVP: To the RBMS Events Team at: events@rbms.com.au by 5.00pm on Tuesday 11 October 2011.

Admission:

This is the final seminar in the 2011 RBMS Seminar Series.

The RBMS AGM will be on Thursday 8 December 2011.

1. RBMS members - free of charge.
2. Non-members $20 (cash or online).
3. RBMS memberships ($50 + $10 joining fee) (free of charge for students) available online or at the door.