Aug 27, 2021 | News
An opportunity has arisen to work with the ANPC. We are looking for a Communications Manager who will undertake the communications and conference management functions in the national office of the ANPC and liaise with ANPC members, partner organisations, funding organisations and sponsors.
The position is based at the ANPC office in Canberra, within the beautiful Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton, ACT – although remote location may be considered for the exceptional candidate. (Working from home may also be required due to COVID-19 restrictions until the office re-opens.)
The is a casual position of approximately 21 hrs per week with flexible days and hours, for a period of 18 months with the possibility of extension. Remuneration is $41.00 per hour.
Please download the position description and email your application to the ANPC’s Business Manager Jo Lynch. Applications close Friday 10 September 2021.
Jul 7, 2021 | News
On Thursday 17 June, ANPC Project Manager Dr Lucy Commander was asked by Perth NRM to give a seminar on seed collection. Lucy provided an overview of the new edition of the Florabank Guidelines, which outlines best practice native seed collection and use, as well as the Guidelines for the Translocation of Threatened Plants in Australia and a case study from her previous work restoring a Threatened Ecological Community. The seminar was fully booked, and well received, with attendees indicating that the seminar increased their knowledge about seeds and that they would share their new knowledge with colleagues and the community.
Jul 7, 2021 | News
The second workshop in this series, run in collaboration with Murrumbidgee Landcare and Riverina LLS, ‘Seed germination and propagation’ was held on 30th April. Around 25 participants attended from a wide geographic range, their interests included restoration of rare and diminishing species on their own land. The next workshop will be field based to inspect a range of direct seeded restoration and revegetation sites, equipment and techniques. Anyone interested can contact ANPC Project Manager Dr Martin Driver, Jade Auldist or Sally Ware (Riverina LLS).
Jul 7, 2021 | News
The editor of our bulletin, Australasian Plant Conservation, is calling for articles on orchids for our Spring edition. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2021. For more information on submitting please visit our website and if you have any questions please email the APC editor, Heidi Zimmer.
Jul 7, 2021 | News
On 22 and 23 June 2021 the ANPC hosted an online symposium on Orchid Conservation, which was attended by 575 registrants from across 37 countries. Eighteen speakers from Australia, the UK, South Africa, Germany and Hong Kong shared their research and experiences. Topics included orchid pollination, germination and translocation. We learned about new techniques and technologies including camera traps, as well as illegal orchid harvesting. Over one year since the 2019/20 fires, we heard about the effects of fire on orchid populations. We were treated to stunning photos of orchids across the globe including the Kimberley, where new species are still being discovered. A volunteer’s eye view was presented and encouraged people to get involved in orchid conservation in their region. The ANPC would like to say thanks to all the speakers for preparing such interesting talks, to the Australian Government’s Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program for funding both this Symposium and the larger project it is part of and the project leads, Ryan Philips, Noushka Reiter and Dan Duval. Also, a huge thank you to the ANPC’s Project Manager Lucy Commander, for seamlessly running both days, a tremendous effort! Recordings of some talks will be made available, more details to come.
