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UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 10) have agreed on an ambitious set of targets to achieve by 2020 and a set of decisions of principle.
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Pest News
Controlling weed spread
The Bureau of Rural Sciences has recently produced a pair of brochures to promote best practice processing of green waste, to minimise weed spread.
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Savannah cats banned
That's some relief - thanks Peter Garrett!
Mr Garrett said he would not hesitate to use his powers under the EPBC Act to prevent the live import of any species or breed that poses a significant risk to the Australian environment or wildlife.
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"The threat posed by pest animals to biodiversity in New South Wales" Excerpt: "Comparisons of all threats showed that pest animals are contributing significantly to biodiversity decline in New South Wales, posing the fourth greatest threat, behind land clearing, altered fire regimes and weeds. Collectively, alien species (pest animals and weeds) pose the second greatest threat. Pest animals also rank highly |
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Plant scientists at the Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) today warned gardeners that some waterwise garden plants can jump the garden fence and invade the natural environment. |
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Latest News - Habitat Network East Gippsland
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Invasive Animals CRC Roadshow |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 |
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The Invasive Animals CRC is bringing is bringing the PestSmart Roadshow to the Bairnsdale RSL.
It will showcase best practice pest management incorporating currently used techniques and the latest innovations.
New products to be covered include those for wild dogs and foxes, feral pigs, rabbits and cats.
Information and product demonstrations will be brought to you directly by the species experts.
When: Tuesday April 17 2012. Doors open at 8am for 8.30am start.
Where: Bairnsdale RSL. Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea provided.
To register: http://www.feral.org.au/pestsmart/roadshow/
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 |
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Myrtle Rust ( Uredo rangelii) is emerging as one of the biggest threats to plants in the Myrtaceae family.
This serious fungal disease is widespread on the eastern seabord of New South Wales and in South-East Queensland.Locations range from commercial plant nurseries, public gardens, parks and streetscapes to large areas of bushland.
All members of the Myrtaceae plant family are potential hosts of myrtle rust and include:
• gum trees (Eucalyptus)
• bottlebrush ( Callistemon, Melaleuca)
• tea tree ( Leptospermum)
• lilly pilly ( Syzyigium, Acmena, Waterhousea)
• paperbark (Melaleuca)
• myrtle ( Backhousia)
• guava (Psidium)
• midyim (Austromyrtus)
• rose apple (Syzyigium)
• brushbox ( Lophostemon)
• New Zealand Christmas Bush (Metrosideros)
Under the right conditions, myrtle rust may slow regeneration of native forests after harvesting or bushfire and could, under extreme circumstances, change forest biodiversity.
Rusts are highly transportable because they can produce large numbers of very small spores.
For further information on myrtle rust visit http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au
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Blue-green algae affecting the Gippsland Lakes |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Friday, 02 December 2011 |
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A blue-green algal bloom is currently affecting parts of the Gippsland Lakes.
The bloom is of the species Nodularia spumigena , a form of cyanobacteria which can have health implications for humans, domestic animals and livestock, as well as environmental impacts.
Current monitoring has found that levels of algae have reached the trigger point for the installation of signs to warn against swimming and other contact with the water at the following locations:
Paynesville Marina
Chinamans Creek
Eagle Point
Boxes Creek
Nungerner jetty
Some parts of Lake King
Information is available on the DSE website http://www.water.vic.gov.au
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Macleod Morass Canoe Paddle Friday 11 November |
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Written by HNEG Admin
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Sunday, 23 October 2011 |
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Public Welcome!
FOGL canoe Macleod Morass
Times: Embarkation time 5.45pm
Return prior to sunset approximately 8.15
Carry your own picnic tea to eat along the way
What to Bring: Insect repellent, warm clothes, picnic tea
Canoes: Bring your own and safety gear.
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Threatened Little Terns & Fairy Terns |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Wednesday, 21 September 2011 |
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Threatened Little Terns & Fairy Terns should soon be making their way along the coast to breeding areas in the Gippsland area. In addition, non-breeding Little Terns (from Japan) will also be turning up.
If anyone should happen to observe either of these species along the coast or in the Lakes system, please notify Faye Bedford, DSE on 5152 0463 or
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It doesn't matter if you can't tell the difference between the two species, as they both get managed in the same way.
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Keep Australia Beautiful Awards |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Tuesday, 09 August 2011 |
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Local group, Friends of Mallacoota, featured prominently in the recent Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) Awards night. The Awards were held at the Melbourne Cricket Club on July 29th and the Friends group achieved finalist status in five of nine categories.
The Keep Australia Beautiful Awards celebrate and recognise the wonderful effort communities put into sustaining their local environments and making them better places to live.
Friends of Mallacoota were finalists in Community Action (Save Bastion Point Campaign), Protection of the Environment (Restoration Works and Bird Conservation), Cultural Heritage (Request for Significant Landscape Classification for the Mallacoota Foreshore) and Community Leadership.
They were also finalists in the overall award, Clean Beach of the Year (Bastion Point Beach).
Friends Coordinator, Lorelle Roberts said "We are delighted to have this recognition for our group and our town. Mallacoota is a very special place, and Friends' members put in a great deal of effort to help preserve its outstanding natural environment and other values.
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Coastline Update Winter 2011 |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Thursday, 30 June 2011 |
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The Winter edition of Coastline Update Winter 2011 is now available for viewing
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