Next SWIFFT seminar 31 October 2024
Theme: New discoveries and conservation methodologies
Join us for this free on-line SWIFFT event. This seminar will explore some important gains through re-discovery of threatened flora and fauna and the development of new methodologies in conservation efforts.
Agenda
Thursday 31 October 2024
10am – 12.30pm
This event is only available online via Microsoft Tems and will not be recorded
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To view or join in online you will need to register (Registration open).
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Once registered you will receive an e-mail to either view or join the Seminar
This seminar will be Chaired by special guest - Craig Whiteford, Conservation Projects Manager, Wildlife Conservation & Science, Zoos Victoria.
1. Seminar connection opens (9.50 am)
2. Introduction (10 am sharp)
Chair - Craig Whiteford
3. Guest speaker topics
Presentations are 15 - 20 minutes with 5-10 minutes Q&A.
10.05
Applying wildlife detection dogs to fungal conservation
Nick Rutter - Wildlife Detection Dog Officer, Zoos Victoria
10.35
A brief look at some recent plant discoveries and re-discoveries in Victoria
Andre Messina - Botanist, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
11.05 - 11.10 Short break
11.10
Conservation of Victoria's fern diversity through cryopreservation of spores: introducing the RBGV Victorian Cryopreservation Bank
Daniel Ohlsen - Botanist, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
11.40
Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon: a rare second chance
Nick Clemann – Herpetologist, Zoos Victoria
12.20 Last speaker finishes, general updates and wrap
12.30 Seminar closes
How to view the Seminar:
- To view or join in online you will need to register (Registration open)
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Once registered you will receive a link to either view or join the Seminar
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This Seminar will not be recorded.