Moorooduc Quarry site maintenance.
Visit to Badger Weir.
Visit to the Anglesea area.
"Early Hybridisation in Australian Epiphytes" by David Canon.
Find out how to grow orchids from seed.
Visit to the home of George and Fran Byrne-Dimos.
Search of the Anglesea area.
Search for Diuris basaltica.
Caladenia search in North-East Victoria.
Visit to Greens Bush.
Diuris fragrantissima site maintenance.
Red Spider orchid search in central Victoria.
Caladenia search at Greens Bush.
Feral Horses in the Victorian High Plains
Wild Brumbies in the Alpine National Park are causing unprecedented
damage to the bogs in the Victorian High Plains. These delicate
environments are the habitat of several unique orchids and other Alpine
plants. Damage to these environments will take many years to
recover even after the threats are reserved. The quicker the
government acts to remove these threats the better chance we have to
save these once pristine habitats.
To find out more about this issue and to download a letter to send
to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change please click on the
following link.
Feral Horses in the High Country
Kilsyth
South Spider Orchid
The fate of one of the world's most endangered plants, the Kilsyth
South Spider Orchid, is now more secure thanks to the purchase of the
land by the Maroondah Council.
CONSERVATION GROUPThe Conservation Group endeavours to organise an activity once a month, usually on the second weekend following the monthly meeting. Activities are more loosely organised than the other groups due to the nature of conservation work. Monitoring normally needs to be carried out at the peak of the flowering season, not necessarily when it is convenient for members. Likewise weed management should be carried out at the optimum time of year to be most effective. All members are welcome to join our conservation activities, however some activities are limited to the number we can have on site. This is to protect the orchids from potential trampling. Other activities such as searching for rare and endangered orchids usually require as many members as possible to increase our chances of finding them. Our conservation activities involve monitoring, searching, site management, weed management, translocation and propagation. Our emphasis is always on managing the orchid sites to help maintain their natural environment. Our activities are conducted in close association with the relevant management authorities such as the Department of Sustainability and Environment, Parks Victoria, Vic Roads, Melbourne Zoo and Local Councils. Working with these authorities helps foster good relationships between Government and volunteers as well as ensuring that we do our best for the orchids. Many of our projects are funded by grants applied for through the Department of Sustainability and Environment. For complete details about meeting places and times please refer to the monthly Bulletin prior to the event. The Bulletin is posted or e-mailed to members each month prior to the monthly meeting. Any members wishing to attend Conservation Group activities must register with the organiser to assist with the management of the event. This also enables members to be contacted in the case of last minute changes to the activity. |
|
Activities
|
|
ContactConservation Officer - Dick Thomson. If you have any questions about the Conservation Group or wish to find out more about the group's activities, contact Dick. Alternatively, become a member of ANOS Vic. to receive your copy of theBulletin which publishes details about these and other upcoming events. Send E-Mail to Dick Thomson. |