Join Us for the Wet Tropics Restoration Alliance Annual Event!

Date: Friday, 6 December 2024

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: The Cairns Institute, JCU Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield

We are thrilled to invite you to the Wet Tropics Restoration Alliance Annual Event.

Talk topics include:

• Current research – NESP and others (Dr Susan Laurance, James Cook University)

• Drone surveying, virtual reality and SMART management systems for monitoring restoration outcomes ( Barney Swan & Jack Lever, ClimateForce)

• Cassowary Credits update (Bronwyn Robertson, Terrain)

• Opportunities to integrate Grazing Land Management with Ecosystem Services in the Wet Tropics (Andrew Yates, Verterra Ecological Engineering)

• The real challenges of revegetating at scale on the Atherton Tablelands (Geoff Onus, North Queensland Land Management Services)

• Priority restoration planning - the process and purpose of priority places and expert panel contributions (Terrain & WTMA)

• An exciting funding opportunity to make a big difference (Tim Hughes, South Endeavour Trust)

• Forging ahead – with or without you (Branden Barber, Rainforest Rescue)

• The Jabalbina Green Economy (presenters tbc)

Additional features:

• Getting to know our members: An informal session for members to introduce themselves, share their work and seek any support or opportunities for collaborations.

• A Restoration Alliance update: Hear from the Interim Steering Group about plans for the Alliance's future structure and provide your input on the proposed 2025 workplan.

We have an action-packed day planned and can’t wait to see you there! Be sure to register now to secure your spot!

Registrations will close COB Monday, 25 November 2024.

WTRA Annual Event PROGRAM V4.0.pdf

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