Restoration Methods workshop and field trip - September 2024

Image description: Some of the participants at the North Johnstone River field trip. (Credit: Wet Tropics Images)

In early September 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting a Restoration Methods Workshop and field trip on the beautiful Ngadjon-Jii Country in Malanda. The event brought together over 60 passionate individuals to explore different approaches for reinstating and restoring native vegetation.

Highlights of the Day:

• The warm Welcome to Country from Aunty Eliza Morta, Ngadjon-Jii Elder.

• Talks on diverse restoration methods, presentations included:

  • Assisted Natural Regeneration by Kylie Freebody

  • Ongoing Trials to Reduce Costs by Peter Rowles

  • Direct Seeding Insights by Bess Murphy

  • Massey Creek Wide-Spaced Revegetation Trials by Peter Snodgrass

  • The Need for All Restoration Tools to Restore the Lost Wet Tropics Forests by Dr. Noel Preece

  • Woodland Restoration by Jacqui Diggins.

• Field trips to:

  • North Johnstone Rainforest Eco-Trail, facilitated by Malanda Landcare, with a talk from Christine Wolf of Tablelands Regional Council

  • Thirlmere Gully, facilitated by Terrain NRM’s Project Coordinator, Evizel Seymour.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your commitment and dedication to restoring the Wet Tropics made the day a wonderful success. Special thanks to our speakers and field site hosts; and the local bakery for fuelling us with their delicious catering.