Next SWIFFT seminar 26 March 2020
SWIFFT special event
The 2019-2020 Victorian bushfires: Assisting biodiversity and community recovery
Join us for a special on-line SWIFFT event to learn about activities taking place across fire-affected areas of Victoria to assist biodiversity and community recovery.
Thursday 26 March 2020
9.45 am - finish 12.00 pm
Registration required (this is a free event).
This event is only available on-line.
Join in on-line Via Zoom video conferencing. Register online via Zoom.
(Note: after registering to join via Zoom you will receive a link which will enable you to access the seminar. If you have never used Zoom before you will be asked to download the Zoom program to your computer. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation from Engage Grampians with link to Zoom which can be used on the day). It is recommended you test accessing the seminar and test the audio prior to the session.
1. Introductions (9.45 am)
2. Topics & Guest speakers (10 am sharp)
Presentations are 15 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A.
Population salvages: Eastern Bristlebird
Mick Bramwell, Program Manager, Natural Environment Gippsland/ Craig Whiteford or Kat Selwood- Zoos Victoria.
Risk assessment and response
Ella Kelly/ Billy Geary, Threatened Species Policy Officers, Biodiveristy Division, DELWP.
Population salvages: Galaxiids
Tarmo Raadik, Senior Scientist- Fish Ecology, Arthur Rylah Institute.
Wildlife triaging
Lachlan Clarke, Senior Forest and Wildlife Officer, Gippsland DELWP. Leanne Wicker & Emily Cordy.
Pest animal and invasive species control
Ben Fahey, Parks Victoria.
Climate change projects in fire affected communities
Brian Thompson, Regional Manager- Hume region, Community & Partnerships, DELWP.
12.00 Finish and feedback for next session
Register to join in via Zoom video conferencing
Please note: if you are intending to view via zoom the connection link will be e-mailed to you once you have registered. If you have never used Zoom before you will be asked to download the Zoom program to your computer.