Weed management after fire webinar series starts 25 November 2020
Posted on 19 November, 2020 by Jacqui
Jump on and register for this opportunity to learn all about weed management after bushfire, delivered by the Weeds at Early Stages of Invasion (WESI) team and a wealth of expert collaborators. There are four free webinars in total, with each delivering a wealth of knowledge and useful information. It is vital to get on top of weeds after fire, as they usually are the first plants to immerge and have a blank canvas to invade and dominate in the years to come.Â
Weed management after fire webinar series
After bushfire, our ecosystems are at their most vulnerable to weed invasion. Help us support indigenous flora and fauna by managing weeds in bushfire affected areas.
This webinar* series focuses on sharing practical knowledge so everyone can contribute to bushfire recovery.
Time:
Four webinars on the below dates all from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm.
Dates:
Webinar 1: Wednesday 25 November 2020 – Overview weed management after fire.
Webinar 2: Wednesday 2 December 2020 – Prioritisation of weeds after fire.
Webinar 3: Wednesday 9 December 2020 – Collaborative projects – weed management after fire.
Webinar 4: Wednesday 16 December 2020 – Weed identification and recording after fire.
For more information and to register for these free webinars: CLICK HERE
Collaborators:
- State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams (SWIFFT)
- Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) including:
- Weeds at the Early Stage of Invasion (WESI)
- Bushfire Biodiversity Response and Recovery (BBRR)
- Natural Environment Program (NEP)
- Connecting Communities Program (CCP)
- Weeds and Pests on Public Land (WPPL)
- Parks Victoria
- East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA)
- Weed Society of Victoria (WSV)
- Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC)
- Landcare Victoria
- Trust for Nature
- Regional Roads Victoria
- Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR)
- Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR)
- Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife (FNPW)
* These webinars are funded by the Victorian Government’s $22.5 million Bushfire Biodiversity Response and Recovery program. For more information on the BBRR program, visit www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/home/biodiversity-bushfire-response-and-recovery
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