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BIG SCRUB RAINFOREST DAY: Science in the Pub - Koalas in the Big Scrub: A Conservation Dilemma

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Time: 5:30pm

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Eltham Hotel, Eltham

We've assembled a cast of experts in ecosystem recovery, endangered species management, carbon sequestration and, of course, conservation of the critically endangered Big Scrub rainforest and its many threatened species.

The night will include:

  • a carbon sequestration talk with Dr Kevin Glencross (Southern Cross University Forest Research Centre)
  • a short film premiere, Koalas in the Big Scrub: A Conservation Dilemma
  • and panel discussion with
    • Angie Brace (Friends of the Koala)
    • Dr Rob Kooyman (leading rainforest evolutionary and field ecologist)
    • Mark Dunphy (Firewheel Rainforest Nursery)
    • Rhonda James (Friends of the Koala, Bushland Restoration Services)
  • MC for the night: the ABC's Mick O'Regan

Bookings are essential so click HERE for this event or visit Big Scrub Rainforest to find out what other activities you can get involved with.

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