There is a need for horticulturists and practitioners managing Myrtle Rust susceptible collections to collaborate, share ideas and workshop problems.

To address this the ANPC, UNSW and the BGANZ Collections and Records Management group (BCARM) are collaborating to co-ordinate a quarterly series of informal virtual get togethers, commencing in February 2024.

The first get together, held on 22 February 2024, focused on “Fundamentals of managing a Myrtle Rust sensitive collection“.

You can view Bob Makinson’s introductory talk about Myrtle Rust in Australia and Veronica Viler’s talk on managing Myrtle Rust sensitive collections below.

This series will be exclusively focused on practical aspects of managing and maintaining a conservation collection of Myrtle Rust susceptible species and will have an open forum structure. The series will be open to any practitioners across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand managing collections impacted by Myrtle Rust including local council nurseries.

As part of customising the content and schedule we are seeking your feedback in this short survey. There you can vote on or suggest themes and dates for upcoming get togethers.

 The second session is scheduled for Thursday 16 May 2024 2 – 3 PM (AEST). This session topic is: “Pest and Disease Control – Chemical Use and Permits“.

Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/CPTKZ

For more information about Myrtle Rust visit the dedicated ANPC resource page.

We hope you can get involved!